Accounts Payable Lead

Job Description

Purpose & Scope:

The Accounts Payable Lead manages and coordinates daily accounts payable operations and supervises assigned staff members in accordance with organizational policies and procedures. Essential duties include vendor maintenance, reviewing invoices for accurate processing, batching and entering invoices for payment, matching of invoice to vendor, purchase order, quantity and price, communicating with vendors as well as internal units, monitoring AP reports, and processing invoices for payment.

Education:

High School Diploma or equivalent required.

Associate degree in accounting or in a related field is preferred.

Experience:

Two years of experience in Accounts Payable in a Computerized Environment is required.

Four years of experience in Accounting/ Finance is preferred.

Certification/Licensure:

None.

Other Qualifications

Detail Oriented
Effective Communication Skills
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
Shows Initiative
Knowledge of Basic Accounting Principles
Aptitudes and Ability to Resolve Problems
Demonstrated Supervisory Skills