Accounts Payable Lead

The Buncher Company•Pittsburgh, PA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Accounts Payable Lead is responsible for administering and coordinating The Buncher Company's accounts payable function, ensuring the timely and accurate processing of invoices, payments, and vendor records. As the senior accounts payable resource, this position serves as the primary subject matter expert for accounts payable processes, supports the Accounting Manager with process improvements and month-end activities, and provides day-to-day guidance and support to accounts payable staff to ensure continuity of operations.

Requirements

5+ years of progressive accounts payable experience.
Experience processing a high volume of invoices.
Strong knowledge of AP best practices and internal controls.
Proficiency with Microsoft Dynamics GP (or comparable ERP system).
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, filtering, etc.).
Demonstrated ability to organize work, prioritize competing deadlines, and improve processes.
Excellent customer service and communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience in real estate, property management, or commercial leasing accounting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Administer Buncher's accounts payable function, ensuring invoices are processed accurately and in a timely manner.
Review invoice coding, approvals, and supporting documentation for completeness and compliance with company policies.
Process vendor invoices, expense reimbursements, electronic payments, and check runs.
Reconcile vendor statements and resolve invoice discrepancies, payment issues, and vendor inquiries.
Maintain vendor files, including W-9 documentation, banking information, payment terms, and contact information.
Monitor accounts payable aging and recommend corrective action when necessary.
Assist with month-end and year-end closing activities, including reconciliations, accruals, and reporting.
Partner with the Accounting Manager to enhance accounts payable processes, strengthen internal controls, and improve operational efficiencies.
Serve as the subject matter expert for accounts payable processes and provide technical guidance, training, and support to accounting staff, as needed.
Coordinate accounts payable workflow and assist in establishing consistent procedures to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and continuity of operations.
Cross-train with other accounting functions and provide backup support as needed.
Support internal and external audits by preparing documentation and responding to audit requests.
Perform other duties as assigned.