Job Descriptions

ACCOUNTS PAYABLE LEAD

JOB DESCRIPTION

General Summary

The Accounts Payable Lead is responsible for projects within the AP Department and working closely with the AP Manager in leading the Accounts Payable team.

Responsibilities of Position: Duties include but are not limited to:

Organizational Responsibilities

• Conforming to standard departmental procedures to help ensure the timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices.
• Assist in leading the AP team by covering when the AP Manager is unavailable.

Personal Responsibilities

• Leading the PO Log Clean Up Project
• Reconciling vendor statements for top-priority vendors
• Pulling the weekly payment run
• Assist the AP & Payroll Manager on various assignments
• Working on various projects as needed
• Performing other duties as assigned

Team Responsibilities

• Assisting Accounts Payable Specialists with administrative tasks

Key Requirements

• High School diploma or equivalent;
• At least 2 years of accounts payable administrative experience;
• Knowledge of accounting standards, conventions and principles;
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel;
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• The ability to remain friendly in stressful situations
• Must adhere to all company policies, SOPs, and other management directives. 

Physical Requirements

The job duties and tasks of this position require the employee to regularly sit. The employee may choose to stand and move within their working area. Regular use of computer monitors and a keyboard/mouse will be required. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 2 pounds. Other physical requirements of the job include the ability to communicate. Generally, the employee will be in a temperature-controlled work environment set for general comfort.

Availability

• Must be available to work in the evenings and weekends, as required.

Position Location and/or Territory and Travel

• No to minimal travel required.

Position Type

• Full-Time/Regular
• Based on the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), management has analyzed this position and determined it to be non-exempt.