Lead, Accounts Payable

About the role

This position is responsible for daily workflow management and support of the Accounts Payable function, representing Supply Chain and Accounts Payable as a point of contact for both vendors and internal customers.

Shared office environment. Minimal travel required.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the primary assistant and backup to the Accounts Payable Manager, assuming AP Manager’s duties during when needed
• Serves as the primary liaison between AP Manager and AP Clerks for coordination, socialization and implementation of Spire One business processes
• Monitors and manages work queues, and redirects AP resources as needed
• Coaches Accounts Payable Clerks and serves as the primary resource for AP Clerk questions
• Processes payments timely, including voids and re-issues, and ensures transactions are complete and accurate
• Manages the resolution of matching errors and invoice holds
• Monitors and provides reporting on aging of outstanding invoices to the Accounts Payable Manager periodically throughout the month
• Serves as the primary point of contact for internal and external payment inquiries, responding in a timely manner
• Manages AP internal controls by reviewing payments for Sarbanes Oxley 404 internal control compliance, approval verification and performing a quality review prior to payment
• Processes and tracks customer refunds
• Researches and reconciles accounts payable balances and vendor statements
• Processes payments in Oracle and SAP
• Ensures all month end payment activities are performed timely and accurately
• Performs Accounts Payable related account analyses and reconciliations
• Assists with annual 1099 and escheat reporting
• Identifies and helps implement recommended changes to improve Accounts Payable practices and processes
• Performs job duties in compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley 404 internal controls

Requirements

• Supervisory Responsibilities
• Associates degree in Finance, Accounting or a related business discipline or equivalent experience required
• Minimum of 5 years of Accounts Payable experience required
• Experience with SAP and/or Oracle eBusiness Suite payable systems preferred
• Experience with reporting tools preferred

Skills

• Strong Ethics and Integrity
• Dedication to a Safe Work Environment
• Commitment to a Diverse Workforce that recognizes and respects
• Customer focus
• Results-driven
• Teamwork
• Communications
• Adaptability
• Quality
• Initiative
• Problem solving and analysis