Lead AP Coordinator

Lozier Corporation • Omaha, NE

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Accounts Payable Coordinator provides functional leadership and operational support to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant processing and payment of supplier and employee transactions. This role serves as a resource for complex issues, provides daily direction and support to Accounts Payable Coordinators, administers assigned programs, and leads process improvements. The Lead Accounts Payable Coordinator also supports reporting, reconciliation, tax compliance, and continuity of operations.

Requirements

• Associate degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field is preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in accounts payable, accounting, or other finance related role, if degreed.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounts payable, accounting, or other finance related role, if non-degreed.
• Intermediate PC skills (Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Strong knowledge of accounts payable processes and basic accounting principles.
• Ability to independently research, analyze, and resolve complex issues.
• Strong reconciliation, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Intermediate written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic project management skills and ability to coordinate multiple priorities.
• Ability to provide functional leadership, training, coaching, and guidance to others.
• Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, internal controls, and applicable requirements.
• Ability to identify process issues and develop practical solutions.

Nice To Haves

• Intermediate knowledge of enterprise resource planning and financial systems.
• Intermediate knowledge of company policies and procedures.
• Advanced knowledge of processes and related functional areas.
• Intermediate knowledge of Oracle accounts payable and basic knowledge of Oracle general ledger.
• Experience administering purchasing card or expense reimbursement programs.
• Experience preparing and analyzing reports.
• Experience leading process improvements and maintaining standard operating procedures.
• Working knowledge of sales tax requirements applicable to transactions.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate leadership by championing Lozier’s Mission, Vision, and Values and living the Lozier Leadership Model.
• Oversee daily activities to ensure invoices, expense reports, check requests, purchasing card transactions, and other payment requests are processed accurately and timely.
• Research and resolve complex or escalated issues with minimal assistance and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Monitor workflow and exception activity using Qlik and other applicable systems and ensure outstanding items are appropriately resolved.
• Review and coordinate approvals for non-PO purchases and other transactions requiring additional authorization.
• Process purchasing card transactions and tax accruals and administer the Purchasing Card and Expense Reimbursement programs.
• Prepare and process recurring and non-routine journal entries and perform or oversee reconciliations and resolution of discrepancies.
• Provide daily functional leadership, training, coaching, and support to Coordinators and serve as a resource for process, system, and policy questions.
• Monitor processes and lead or coordinate improvements that enhance accuracy, efficiency, controls, and customer service.
• Prepare and analyze periodic reports and provide information to support Accounting and business needs.
• Maintain expert knowledge of applicable sales tax rules and regulations and provide guidance regarding their application to transactions.
• Respond to and resolve escalated inquiries from suppliers and internal customers.
• Develop, maintain, and ensure adherence to standard operating procedures and work instructions for assigned processes.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation and provide functional coverage to ensure continuity of critical activities.
• Maintain knowledge of applicable accounting policies, internal controls, systems, and procedures and apply that knowledge to assigned responsibilities.
• Demonstrate regular attendance and timeliness in reporting to work, meetings, and completing assignments.
• Ability to work and interact well with others.
• Lead or participate in accounting and cross-functional projects as assigned.
• Assist with the organization and maintenance of accounting records.
• Provide backup support for other accounts payable functions as needed.

Benefits

• Company bonus potential.
• PTO (Paid Time Off) plus paid holidays.
• Competitive benefits package (Eligible for medical, dental, and vision benefits on the first day of employment).
• Onsite Health Clinic.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Educational Assistance Program.
• Career Development Programs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree