Accounts Payable Lead

MAGNOLIA ADVANCED MATERIALS INC•Atlanta, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Since 1957, Magnolia Advanced Materials, Inc. has been an innovator in the high-performance epoxy systems used in the aerospace, defense, civil engineering, communication, electronics, electrical, energy, marine, recreation, and transportation industries. We offer an unrivaled portfolio of adhesives, sealants, and functional coatings, providing innovative solutions to various industry applications. This position is responsible for the administration, accuracy, and continuous improvement of the Accounts Payable function. This role services as the primary owner of the procure-to-pay process, ensuring vendor obligations are processed accurately and timely while maintaining strong internal controls, supporting operational efficiency, and identifying opportunities for process improvement and automation.

Requirements

Must have strong organizational skills and attention to details.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Must have excellent oral, written, interpersonal communication and presentation skills.
Must be able to maintain confidentiality of sensitive materials/documents.
Must be able to work both independently and in a team environment.
Ability to exercise sound judgment and take ownership of assigned responsibilities.
Must have excellent computer skills including MS Office and MS Excel
Microsoft Dynamics (ERP) Business Central experience preferred.
Must have a minimum of two years’ relevant experience.
Experience in a high-paced office environment required.

Nice To Haves

Associate’s Degree or higher preferred.
Progressive accounting experience preferred, especially in a manufacturing company.

Responsibilities

Own the end-to-end Accounts Payable process and proactively identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and internal controls.
Develop, document, maintain, and recommend enhancements to Accounts Payable policies, procedures, and workflows.
Monitor Accounts Payable performance metrics, identify trends, and recommend corrective actions when necessary.
Partner with Purchasing and Operations teams to streamline invoice processing, approval workflows, and payment processes.
Identify and support implementation of automation opportunities and system enhancements within the ERP environment.
Serve as a subject matter expert for Accounts Payable processes and related system functionality.
Ensure compliance with company policies, approval authority requirements, and established internal controls.
Assist with internal and external audit requests related to Accounts Payable activities.
Support compliance with sales/use tax, 1099 reporting, and other regulatory requirements applicable to Accounts Payable.
Collaborate with Purchasing and Operations teams to improve purchase order, receiving, and invoice matching processes.
Provide meaningful analysis and reporting to support cash management, expense management, and working capital initiatives.
Escalate process risks, control deficiencies, and recurring issues while recommending practical solutions.
Perform other duties as assigned.