Accounts Payable Lead: Process Excellence & Team Mentor

Auxis; Bogotá; On-site; COP 36,000,000 - 60,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Asociacion Solidarista

Training and development programs

Employee recognition program

Paid time off and family-paid leave

Birthday leave

Job summary

Auxis LLC in Bogotá, Colombia seeks an Accounts Payable Supervisor to oversee the vendor invoice lifecycle, ensure policy compliance, and drive performance across the AP team. You will coordinate with vendors, manage escalations, and support month-end close.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in AP, 2+ years in a supervisory role, and strong US GAAP knowledge. Fluency in English/Spanish is required; ERP and advanced Excel skills are essential.

Qualifications

• English - Spanish language (B2+).
• 5+ years in accounts payable; 2+ years supervising 10–15 staff.
• Knowledge of US GAAP.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• Thorough AP principles, practices, and procedures.
• Proficiency with accounting software and ERP; advanced Excel.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent attention to detail under tight deadlines.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
• Proven track record of process improvements and vendor relationships.
• Understanding of financial controls and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.

Responsibilities

• Review, process, and approve invoices per policy.
• Verify invoices for accuracy and GL coding.
• Coordinate with vendors and internal stakeholders to resolve issues.
• Monitor payment terms, discounts, and terms.
• Support month-end closing, accruals, and reports.
• Lead AP team; provide training and feedback.
• Oversee day-to-day AP operations and workload priorities.
• Develop vendor relationships and negotiate terms.
• Ensure compliance with audits and controls.

Skills

AP principles

Leadership

Communication

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

ERP software

US GAAP knowledge

Confidential information handling

Vendor relationship management

Process improvement

Bilingual English/Spanish (B2+)

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Tools

ERP systems

Accounting software

Job description

Auxis LLC in Bogotá, Colombia seeks an Accounts Payable Supervisor to oversee the vendor invoice lifecycle, ensure policy compliance, and drive performance across the AP team. You will coordinate with vendors, manage escalations, and support month-end close.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years in AP, 2+ years in a supervisory role, and strong US GAAP knowledge. Fluency in English/Spanish is required; ERP and advanced Excel skills are essential.