Accounts Payable Lead

Aston Carter•Pompano Beach, FL

4d•$30 - $33•Onsite

About The Position

The Accounts Payable Lead oversees the end-to-end accounts payable process, ensuring accurate invoice processing, timely payments, and strong vendor relationships. This role combines hands-on transactional work with leadership responsibilities, supporting process improvements, efficiencies, and automations within a growing accounts payable department.

Requirements

Experience using DataStream and SAP or similar enterprise resource planning (ERP) and payables systems.
Ability to support and contribute to process improvements, efficiencies, and automation initiatives within accounts payable.
Proven ability to maintain accurate records and documentation in a fast-paced environment.
Strong attention to detail and commitment to data accuracy and compliance.
Ability to build and maintain effective working relationships across departments and with external partners.

Responsibilities

Verify the receipt, price, and quantity of all products and services received to ensure accuracy before processing payment.
Code and input outstanding invoices into accounts payable systems, including DataStream and SAP, in a timely and accurate manner.
Review and verify computer batch reports to confirm the accuracy of invoice input and correct any discrepancies.
Reconcile vendor statements regularly and resolve variances by investigating and correcting discrepancies.
Handle vendor concerns professionally and promptly, providing clear communication and effective resolution.
Maintain organized and up-to-date files and records for all accounts payable transactions.
Proof, correct, and post all invoices entered directly into the payables systems to ensure data integrity.
Review vendor statements for past-due invoices and credits, and follow up as necessary to maintain current accounts.
Generate various spreadsheets and reports to support month-end and year-end closing activities.
Match checks with corresponding invoices and prepare payments for mailing or distribution.
Maintain strong working relationships with internal stakeholders and external vendors to support effective operations.
Evaluate compliance with vendor agreements and reconcile all dispute notifications from vendors against existing agreements.
Serve as a backup to other Accounts Payable Clerks in their absence to ensure continuity of operations.
Contribute to the development of new efficiencies and automations within the accounts payable department as the organization grows.