Full Time - Accounts Payable Technician Lead

Aztec Shops•San Diego, CA

7d•$33 - $38

About The Position

The Accounts Payable Technician Lead oversees the daily operations of the accounts payable function, supervising a team. This position ensures accurate and timely processing of invoices and payments, adherence to company policies, state and federal regulations, and supports fiscal accountability within the organization. The Lead serves as a working lead, handling complex transactions, providing guidance and training to staff, and ensuring high-quality customer service to internal and external stakeholders.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in accounting, business or related field preferred; plus at least three years of increasingly responsible accounts payable or accounting experience, including at least 1 year in a lead or supervisory role, at a mid-sized company; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Demonstrated knowledge of accounting principles and high degree of attention to detail.
Requires understanding of financial record-keeping methods, procedures and practices.
Ability to multitask, prioritize workload, complete tasks independently, and meet deadlines.
Proficiency in understanding and use of personal computers.
Strong verbal and written communication in English is essential for clearly conveying financial information, collaborating with team members and interacting with stakeholders.
Requires the ability to follow verbal and written instructions, guidelines and objectives.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from employees, vendors, other departments, customers and the general public.
Requires understanding of financial record-keeping methods, procedures and practices.
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, and percentages.
Ability to apply concepts of basic math.
Ability to apply basic math and algebra.
Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form.
Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Must be able to utilize a computer.
Requires the ability to use a variety of office machines and equipment.
Must have the ability to talk/expressing and/or exchanging ideas and hear/perceiving sounds.
Physical demand requirements are at levels for sedentary work.
Must be able to operate office equipment such as computers, copy machines, fax machines, and to operate a 10-key calculator.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit; handle objects; keypad or papers and books.
Employees are occasionally required to stand, walk/move.
Must be able to move, lift or carry heavy objects or materials up to 10 pounds.
Specific visual abilities required by this job include close vision, for extensive reading and interpretation of reports and documents.

Responsibilities

Supervise, train and evaluate the accounts payable staff, delegating workload and monitoring performance.
Oversee daily accounts payable operations, including invoice processing, vendor payments, expense reimbursements, purchase order creation, and credit reconciliations.
Review and approve payment batches, journal entries, and account reconciliations for accuracy and compliance.
Review and approve weekly check runs, Automated Clearing House (ACH) payments, and wire transfers.
Approve and establish new vendors in the accounting system and maintain the vendor database in accordance with company policy and procedure.
Review, code, and enter invoices and payment requests into the accounting system.
Assist with month end and year end closing processes, audits and financial reporting.
Responsible for preparing 1099 filings and reports for vendors, contractors and government agencies.
Responsible for tracking and reconciling deposits and expenses for all conference groups.
Responsible for the oversight and administration of the Purchasing Card Program.
Maintain vendor relationships, resolving payment discrepancies, disputes, or escalations.
Develop, recommend, and implement improvements to accounts payable procedures and internal controls.
Must comply with and ensure continued, consistent compliance with all company policies, and federal, state, and local laws/regulations including but not limited to: employment, safety, and health.
Other duties as assigned.