Accounts Payable Lead

FIT•Port Everglades, FL

18h

About The Position

Florida International Terminal (FIT) is seeking a detail‑oriented and highly capable Accounts Payable Lead to oversee the full accounts payable lifecycle, ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant processing of invoices and payments. This role leads daily AP operations, supervises staff, maintains strong vendor relationships, and ensures that all payables are properly recorded, supported, and audit-ready. The Accounts Payable Lead plays a critical role in month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes and supports continuous improvement of AP controls, systems, and procedures. Schedule Requirements: Standard business hours with occasional extended hours as needed to support closing cycles, audits, or special projects.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
Minimum of 5 years of accounts payable or related accounting experience
Minimum of 2 years of supervisory or team leadership experience
Experience with ERP and accounting systems required
Must be currently authorized to work in the U.S.; no visa sponsorship is available at this time.

Nice To Haves

Postgraduate education in Accounting, Finance, or Business preferred.
SAP FI/CO experience strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Oversee the entire accounts payable workflow, from invoice receipt through payment disbursement, ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and compliance with company policies.
Manage and register invoices in the accounting system and ensure approved and closed purchase orders are properly recorded in SAP and EAM systems.
Review and approve large or complex invoices, payment runs, and employee expense reports.
Ensure all payments are processed accurately and on time, in accordance with internal policies and regulatory requirements.
Prepare, review, and analyze accounts payable reports, including aging reports, vendor performance metrics, and pre-closing and closing reports.
Ensure vendor accounts are current and properly reconciled.
Support informed decision-making by providing accurate, timely AP data to management.
Assist with and actively participate in month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities.
Perform account reconciliations, journal entries, analysis, and related closing tasks.
Review and approve closing reports, including credit card reconciliations, fuel data reconciliations, and workers’ compensation reconciliations.
Establish and maintain strong relationships with vendors and suppliers.
Resolve escalated vendor issues, discrepancies, and disputes in a professional and timely manner.
Maintain accurate vendor records, including banking details and tax documentation (e.g., W-9s).
Ensure compliance with sales/use tax requirements and 1099 reporting.
Develop, implement, and enforce accounts payable policies and procedures.
Implement and monitor internal controls to safeguard company assets and prevent fraud.
Collaborate with internal and external auditors to support audit requests and ensure compliance.
Monitor AP processes and recommend improvements to increase efficiency, accuracy, and control.
Ensure ERP and accounting systems are up to date and properly coded.
Supervise and direct the daily performance of accounts payable staff.
Plan, assign, and control tasks and activities within the AP team.
Provide training and guidance to AP personnel.
Collaborate cross-functionally with internal departments to ensure timely and accurate financial information.