Job Title: Sr. Accounts Payable/Lead
Duration: 3 months or longer, with potential contract to hire
Overview:
The Accounts Payable (AP) Lead/Supervisor will be responsible for managing the accounts payable function, ensuring the accurate, efficient, and timely processing of invoices, payments, and expense reports. This role will oversee the AP team, enforce adherence to company policies, and drive process improvements. The AP Lead/Supervisor will collaborate with internal departments and external vendors to resolve issues, foster vendor relationships, and ensure operational excellence across the AP function.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supervise daily AP operations to ensure an efficient workflow and timely payment processing.
- Review and authorize invoices for payment, ensuring accuracy, proper coding, and that approvals are obtained in line with company policies.
- Manage vendor relationships, resolve payment discrepancies, and address escalated issues. Ensure vendor accounts are regularly reconciled.
- Oversee weekly or as-needed processing of payments (check, ACH, wire transfer), ensuring deadlines are met.
- Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and regulatory requirements (e.g., 1099 reporting). Assist with audits by providing relevant documentation.
- Lead month-end close activities for the AP function, including accruals, reconciliations, and ensuring expenses are recorded in the correct accounting period.
- Identify and implement process improvements within the AP function to enhance accuracy and efficiency.
- Prepare and analyze AP reports such as aging reports, cash flow projections, and vendor spend analysis. Provide management with actionable insights and recommendations.
- Ensure accurate use of AP software and ERP systems. Support system upgrades or implementations relevant to AP processes.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred. Equivalent work experience may be considered.
- Minimum of 5 years of accounts payable experience, with 1-2 years in a supervisory or leadership role managing an AP team or function.
- Strong understanding of AP processes, general accounting principles, and internal controls.
- Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines effectively.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
- Proficiency in AP software, ERP systems, and Microsoft Office, particularly Excel and Word.
PAY TRANSPARENCY: The estimated hourly pay range for this position is $28.00 - $35.00. Actual compensation will be determined by the hiring authority and may vary depending on qualifications and other factors relevant to the responsibilities of the role.
Application Process: We invite you to apply or submit a resume highlighting relevant experience and qualifications to { careers@vivanttalent.com }
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