Accounts Payable Lead

Description

As the Accounts Payable Lead, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing and optimizing our accounts payable processes. Your primary objective will be to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and compliance in all aspects of accounts payable operations.

A day in the life:

Process Optimization:

· Continuously evaluate and streamline accounts payable processes to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and compliance.

· Implement best practices and standard operating procedures to optimize workflow and maximize productivity.

Vendor/Customer Management:

· Manage vendor relationships, including vendor onboarding, communication, and issue resolution.

· Ensure timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices, payments, and statements.

· Displays courtesy and sensitivity. Manages difficult or emotional customer situations. 

· Meets commitments and responds promptly to customer's needs. 

· Solicits customer feedback to improve service.

   Vendor Set Up: Establish vendors accounts which includes W9 collection and verification of FEINs. 

· Year-end 1099 reporting.

Financial Controls:

· Maintain strong internal controls over the accounts payable function, ensuring adherence to company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

· Conduct regular audits and reconciliations to identify and address discrepancies or anomalies.

Reporting and Analysis:

· Generate and analyze accounts payable reports to provide insights into spending patterns, trends, and opportunities for cost savings or process improvements.

· Prepare month-end and year-end financial reports and assist with financial analysis as needed.

Training and Development:

· Provide ongoing coaching and professional development opportunities to enhance the skills and knowledge of the accounts payable team.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

· Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including procurement, finance, and IT, to support integrated business processes and initiatives.

· Stay informed about industry trends, regulations, and technological advancements related to accounts payable.

Requirements

What you bring:

· 2-4 years of experience in accounts payable, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or lead role. 

· Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field preferred.

· Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial controls, and regulatory requirements.

· Proficient at exporting, manipulating, and importing excel files between software systems.

· Proficiency in accounts payable software/systems and Microsoft Excel.

· Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

· Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and integrity.

· Ability to multitask, prioritize, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

· Ability to accept criticism and feedback and adapt to changes in the work environment.

Why work with us at OES? Here are just a few reasons!

• A full job with attractive pay - starting at $27.00/hr
• Generous PTO and paid holidays. 
• Healthcare, dental, vision, paid  holidays, employer contributed 401K.
• Training, continuous coaching, and career advancement.
• AND MORE!