Accounts Payable Lead

Accounts Payable Lead Overview

• The Accounts Payable Lead oversees invoice processing from receipt to posting, ensuring compliance with company policies and accounting standards.
• This hybrid role combines office and remote work, offering flexibility and collaboration opportunities.
• Leverage your expertise in Esker and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central to streamline workflows.
• Collaborate with Accounting, Procurement, and Operations teams to resolve discrepancies and improve processes.
• Provide leadership and guidance to a small team of Accounts Payable Clerks.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of invoices to support month-end close activities.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and scalability.
• Contribute to the success of the finance department through proactive problem-solving and organizational skills.
• This role offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic environment.

• Manage the invoice lifecycle from receipt in Esker to posting in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.
• Monitor invoice queues and ensure timely processing and approvals.
• Review invoices for accurate GL coding, department allocation, and entity assignment.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies and workflow bottlenecks effectively.
• Support month-end close activities by ensuring timely and accurate invoice postings.
• Administer and troubleshoot Esker invoice workflow systems.
• Provide leadership and guidance to Accounts Payable Clerks.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and scalability.
• Handle ad-hoc requests and projects as assigned by the supervisor.

• Associate of Science (AS) degree in a relevant field.
• Minimum of 5 years of Accounts Payable experience in high-volume environments.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and OCR software, preferably Esker and Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.
• Advanced Excel skills, including XLOOKUP, SUMIF, and data cleanup.
• Strong understanding of invoice coding, approval workflows, and internal controls.
• Exceptional organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to meet month-end deadlines and maintain efficient processes.
• Experience leading and supporting small teams effectively.
• Affinity for improving processes and adapting to dynamic environments.