Accounting Lead

Universal Weather and Aviation•Tampa, FL

About The Position

The Accounting Lead is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and adherence to internal controls. This role provides guidance to clerical staff, supports cash flow management, and plays a key role in the month-end close process. The position serves as a bridge between transactional accounting and leadership, driving process improvements and operational efficiency across payables and receivables.

Requirements

Demonstrate knowledge of ERP system.
Ability to make judgment decisions where several courses of action are present
Ability to interpret and explain financial procedures and policies.
Ability to read, analyze, interpret and write business reports, technical procedures and accounting entries
Ability to manage multiple large projects simultaneously.
Must have a minimum of an associate’s degree in accounting.
Possess excellent written and oral communication skills.
Communicate professionally and possess excellent phone etiquette.
Intermediate computer skills required with demonstrated proficiency in MS Office Word, Outlook, and Excel.
Must possess knowledge of general office duties and equipment.
Knowledge of general accepted accounting procedures as they apply to the examination and processing of accounts payable
Ability to work well with others in a changing, complex environment across multiple states and internationally.
Must work well in a team environment and independently with minimal supervision.
Unquestionable integrity.
Pre- employment background check
Pre-employment Drug Test
MVR (if applicable to the position)
E-Verify

Responsibilities

Review and approve vendor invoices for proper coding, accuracy, and authorization
Oversee payment processing (checks, ACH, wires) to ensure timeliness and compliance with company policies
Manage vendor relationships, resolve escalated discrepancies, and enforce payment terms
Ensure accuracy of vendor master data and compliance with 1099 reporting requirements
Monitor AP aging and support cash disbursement planning
Oversee customer invoicing processes to ensure accuracy and timeliness
Monitor collections activity and aging reports; drive resolution of past-due accounts
Review cash application and ensure proper posting of customer payments
Partner with internal stakeholders to resolve billing discrepancies and disputes
Support credit management and evaluate customer account risk as needed
Support month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring deadlines are met
Prepare and present to management regarding customer billing, vendor spending, savings potential and other opportunities and risks that could have substantial impact on company performance.
Assist with month-end close, including reconciliations of AP/AR subledgers to the general ledger
Provide day-to-day guidance and training to AP/AR clerks or junior staff
Identify process improvement opportunities to increase efficiency and accuracy
Support system implementations, upgrades, or automation initiatives related to AP/AR
Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, Operations, and external partners.
Protect ACW assets and values by maintaining confidential information.

Benefits

Healthcare and supplemental benefits
401 (K) Retirement Plan with a discretionary 100% employer match of the first 6% of participant contributions.
Three (3) medical plans to choose from, with an excellent employer contribution.
Available Dental and Vision insurance
Company paid basic life insurance, with the option to elect additional voluntary term life.
Company paid short-term and long-term disability insurance.
Available supplemental benefits, including critical illness, accident insurance, hospital indemnity insurance and pet insurance.
Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending Account available (for eligible plans)
Generous Vacation Program for full time employees
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)