ACCOUNTS PAYABLE LEAD
Blairsville, PA
$65,000- $75,000
We are seeking an Accounts Payable (AP) Lead with expertise in purchase order (PO) and contract management. This role is ideal for someone with strong attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and the ability to drive process improvements within the AP function. The AP Lead will oversee the end-to-end AP process, ensuring timely and accurate payments while maintaining compliance with company policies and vendor agreements.
OVERVIEW OF THE ROLE:
- Oversee the AP process, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in purchase order (PO) and contract management.
- Review, verify, and process invoices, matching them to POs and contracts.
- Collaborate with procurement and finance teams to resolve discrepancies.
- Maintain strong relationships with vendors and ensure timely payments.
- Monitor and enforce compliance with company policies and procedures.
- Assist in month-end and year-end closing processes related to AP.
- Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
- Train and mentor junior AP team members.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
- 3-5+ years of experience in Accounts Payable, with a focus on PO and contract management.
- Strong understanding of invoice processing, three-way matching, and AP best practices.
- Experience working with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, etc.).
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other accounting tools.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and manage multiple priorities.