Accounts Payable Lead - Opportunity in the Portland Area
Are you an experienced Accounts Payable (AP) professional ready to take the next step in your career? Our client, a growing organization in the Portland area, is seeking a capable candidate for an Accounts Payable Lead role. This is an exciting opportunity to join a company that values dedication, innovation, and fostering a positive team environment.
About the Role:
As the Accounts Payable Lead, you will play a pivotal role in overseeing the day-to-day functions of the AP department, ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and compliance with company policies. You will work closely with cross-functional teams to streamline processes and build out reporting systems to support the organization's financial goals. This position offers both stability and opportunities to contribute to ongoing process improvements.
Key Responsibilities:
- Manage end-to-end accounts payable processes, including invoice coding, approvals, and payments.
- Ensure timely and accurate processing of invoices while maintaining proper documentation for audit purposes.
- Lead and mentor the AP team, providing guidance, training, and support to drive team excellence.
- Develop and implement AP policies and procedures to enhance operational efficiency.
- Reconcile accounts and resolve discrepancies with vendors to maintain strong relationships.
- Collaborate with the accounting and finance teams to support month-end and year-end closing activities.
- Analyze AP metrics and implement process improvements to optimize workflows.
- Maintain compliance with internal controls and regulatory requirements.
Qualifications:
- 3-5+ years of experience in accounts payable or related accounting functions, with demonstrated leadership abilities.
- Strong knowledge of accounts payable best practices, principles, and processes.
- Proficiency with ERP systems (experience with specific software, e.g., SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite is a plus).
- Advanced Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, and data analysis.
- Exceptional attention to detail, analytical skills, and problem-solving capabilities.
- Ability to build collaborative relationships across departments and communicate effectively.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a relevant discipline preferred but not required.
What's in It for You:
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including healthcare, retirement plans, and PTO.
- Flexibility to work in the Portland area's hybrid work environment (details confidential).
- An opportunity to grow professionally and shape processes within a forward-thinking organization.
- Positive company culture with supportive leadership and opportunities to make an impact.