Lead Accounts Payable Accountant

WESTERN STATE BANK • Devils Lake, ND

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About The Position

The Lead Accounts Payable Accountant serves as the primary support for all accounts payable functions, ensuring financial transactions are processed accurately, efficiently, and in a timely manner. This role oversees the full accounts payable cycle, including invoice review, coding, approvals, payment processing, and account reconciliation, while maintaining strong internal controls and attention to detail to support accurate and timely financial reporting. The position also monitors cash disbursements, manages vendor relationships, and resolves payment discrepancies, working collaboratively with internal departments and external partners to ensure smooth and compliant operations. In addition, the Accounts Payable Lead acts as a key resource and backup for the Accounting Team by providing guidance, cross-training, and operational support, and may contribute to process improvements and documentation of best practices. All responsibilities are performed in alignment with the organization’s mission, vision, values, team guidelines, and overall business plan.

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree or Two Year College Equivalent Required
• three years of related work experience required.

Responsibilities

• Manage the company-wide accounts payable process in an efficient and effective manner, including verifying proper authorization, coding invoices to the correct general ledger accounts, accurately recording invoices in the AP system, and processing payments.
• Review and prepare invoices to ensure accuracy, appropriate approval, and timely payment.
• Maintain accurate financial records and support timely financial reporting through proper documentation and account reconciliation.
• Lead and support Staff Accountants through the accounts payable process, providing guidance and backup as needed.
• Assist with year-end IRS 1099 reporting and other regulatory requirements.
• Assist with financial statement audits and regulatory exams as related to the accounts payable function.
• Respond to vendor and internal inquiries, resolving discrepancies in a professional and timely manner.
• Perform assigned projects and contribute to ongoing process improvements within the accounting function.
• Provide account reconciliations and assist with additional accounting tasks as needed.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees