Accounts Payable Team Lead

Your role and responsibilities

We are seeking a highly experienced and detail-oriented Senior Accounts Payable Specialist to join our finance team. This role requires a deep understanding of accounts payable processes and at least 5 years of experience managing complex invoice workflows and vendor relationships. As a senior team member, you will play a key role in ensuring compliance, driving process improvements, and providing leadership to junior staff.

Key Responsibilities:

• Invoice and Payment Oversight:
  
  
  • Manage and oversee high-volume accounts payable transactions, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with company policies.
  • Handle complex invoices and payment scenarios, including multi-currency transactions, telecommunications, and utilities.
  • Monitor accounts payable aging to ensure timely payments and avoid late fees or penalties.
• Vendor and Stakeholder Relations:
  
  
  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with key vendors and service providers.
  • Serve as the escalation point for vendor inquiries and disputes, resolving issues promptly and professionally.
• Audit and Compliance Management:
  
  
  • Ensure adherence to financial controls, company policies, and regulatory requirements (e.g., SOX, GAAP).
  • Provide support for internal and external audits by preparing and presenting documentation and reconciliations.

Required education

Bachelor's Degree

Preferred education

Bachelor's Degree

Required technical and professional expertise

Required Professional and Technical Expertise

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent experience).
• Minimum of 4 years of experience in accounts payable or related finance roles.
• Advanced proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong understanding of financial controls, policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Proven track record of process improvement and managing complex vendor relationships.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and time-management skills.

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