Accounts Payable Lead

Job ID:  498622

CRH's Americas Materials, a division of CRH, is the leading vertically integrated supplier of aggregates, asphalt, ready mixed concrete and paving and construction services in North America.  Our operations span North America with over 28,000 employees at close to 1,600 locations in 43 US States and 2 Canadian provinces.

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Position Overview

Responsible for accurate and timely processing of all invoices, expense reports, miscellaneous vouchers, and
check requests per department policy and procedures.

 

Key Responsibilities (Essential Duties and Functions)

 

Train and mentor AP Specialists.
Assist with and initiate check run processes, ensuring accurate and timely payments to vendors, submittal of positive pay
files, and proper SOX documentation is maintained.
Provide resolution for invoice coding issues.
Review and submit vendor changes.
Process voids, refunds, outstanding checks, and reissue payments as needed.
Assist Supervisor with monitoring OnBase/Proactis and aid with processing as needed to ensure team goals are met.
Direct all employee complaints, inquiries, and concerns to the appropriate level of management.
Foster a positive team culture and encourage open communication by recognizing individual and team accomplishments.
Charge expenses to accounts and cost centers by analyzing invoices/expense reports and recording entries.
Review data entry to ensure accuracy and proper coding of invoices.
Comprehensive understanding of AP metrics and Days Payable Outstanding (DPO) and how they are affected by daily
processing.
Manage daily processing of all invoices and discrepancies including Proactis, utilities, rentals, expedited payments, queries,
rejected items, etc.
Review and determine if an invoice should be registered as a PO or entered as a standalone.
Work with Supervisor to ensure priority items are processed and paid timely.
Responsible for vendor management, including tracking special vendor processes and issuing payments in a timely manner.
Process incoming mail and prepare checks for mailing.
Conduct research to provide vendors and internal stakeholders prompt resolution to payment discrepancies and questions.
Ensure proper SOX documentation is reviewed, approved, and maintained for audit.

Comprehensive understanding of accounts payable processes, policies, and procedures including invoice/accrual lifecycle.
Process monthly statements and manage relationships with active vendors to ensure accounts remain in good standing and
vendors are setup accurately in Viewpoint.
Ability to use multiple AP systems including paperless processing of invoices.
Proactively work with other departments to obtain required approvals and other documentation.
Accurately deliver results individually and as a key team member in a fast paced, high-volume culture.
Ability to adapt to changing and process driven environments.
Support CRH global led initiatives.
Deliver a high level of customer service and professionalism.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

 

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed
below are representative of the knowledge, skills and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodation may be provided to
enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties of the job.

 

Education/Experience

Some college preferred, High School Degree or GED required.
Three (3) years’ experience in a data processing environment or 1 year plus experience with full cycle accounts payable.
Must have excellent alpha/numeric data entry skills.
Able to read and follow written and verbal instructions and implement the same.

 

Knowledge/Skill Requirements

Excellent computer skills using MS Office (Word and Excel), e-mail and an attitude for learning new software.
Ability to interact with all levels of the organization.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
High standards of ethics, integrity, and trust.
Ability to handle large volumes and a fast-paced environment.
Excellent c