Team Lead Accounts Payable

GEODIS Career•Brentwood, TN

13d

About The Position

The Accounts Payable Team Lead performs accounts payable functions, including gathering and entering company payment information, while providing leadership to Accounts Payable Coordinators. The role provides guidance, handles complex and escalated inquiries, coaches and trains Coordinators, and organizes daily work to ensure team coverage. It also supports the Accounts Payable Supervisor and/or Manager with process development and testing related to system changes, and leads projects by developing and implementing timelines. The Team Lead works directly with vendors and systems to troubleshoot invoice issues and resolve them. Responsibilities include preparing and processing checks and electronic payments, maintaining electronic records of paid invoices, generating and auditing Coordinator batch payment journals, preparing KPI reporting, researching accounts payable questions, documenting policies and procedures, supporting compliance with company rules, reconciling vendor accounts and reports, and auditing travel and entertainment expenses in procure-to-pay software. Other duties may be assigned as required.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
At least 3 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge of accounts payable software, procure-to-pay software, and/or logistics or TMS software.
PC literacy and experience with Microsoft Outlook, Word, and Excel.
Proficient Excel skills.
Ability to communicate appropriately across organizational levels using available communication tools.
Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out instructions.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of team leadership experience preferred.
Prior experience training others preferred.

Responsibilities

Serve as an information and guidance resource for Accounts Payable Coordinators and manage complex or escalated inquiries.
Coach and mentor Coordinators.
Organize daily tasks to ensure coverage among Coordinators.
Lead Coordinator training.
Assist the Accounts Payable Supervisor and/or Manager in creating and testing processes related to system changes.
Develop and implement project timelines and lead projects.
Work directly with vendors and systems to troubleshoot invoice issues and obtain resolution.
Prepare and process accounts payable checks and electronic payments.
Electronically file and maintain paid accounts payable invoices.
Generate and audit Coordinator batch payment journals.
Create and arrange Accounts Payable Coordinator KPI reporting.
Research accounts payable questions from vendors, operations personnel, and others.
Document accounts payable policies and procedures and support adherence to company policies, rules, and regulations.
Reconcile vendor accounts and reports for distribution to Coordinators.
Audit travel and entertainment expenses in procure-to-pay software.
Perform other duties as assigned and required.

Benefits

Early wage access through the Rain financial wellness app.
Free telemedical access to doctors and therapists through First Stop Health beginning on the first day of employment.
Health, dental, and vision insurance after 30 days of employment.
401(k) match.
Paid maternity and paternity leave.
Career development, employee resource groups, and mentorship programs.
Employee discounts.
Fitness class discounts and free access to a relaxation and meditation app.
Free financial wellness programs.
Daycare discount program.
Opportunities to volunteer and give back to the community.