Accounts Payable Lead

xometry; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,400,000 - 2,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Xometry, a Nasdaq-listed company, invites an Accounts Payable Lead to manage complex AP processes, ensure accuracy, and lead month-end close. You will mentor AP specialists and drive procure-to-pay improvements, partnering with purchasing and other departments.

The role supports audit and SOX compliance, strengthens controls, and offers opportunities to implement automated invoicing and data validation. This hybrid role fosters growth in a fast-scaling finance team.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounts payable experience, with leadership exposure.
• Strong understanding of procure-to-pay workflows and internal controls.
• Experience supporting audits and SOX compliance.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex AP processing including 2-way/3-way invoices and approvals.
• Mentor AP Specialists and drive month-end close activities.
• Improve processes and support system enhancements for invoicing.
• Collaborate with procurement and other departments on escalations.

Skills

AP processes

Vendor management

Month-end close

Audit support

Mentorship

Job description

Xometry (NASDAQ: XMTR) powers the industries of today and tomorrow by connecting the people with big ideas to the manufacturers who can bring them to life. Xometry's digital marketplace gives manufacturers the critical resources they need to grow their business while also making it easy for buyers at Fortune 1000 companies to tap into global manufacturing capacity.

Job Summary

The Accounts Payable Lead is a key member of the accounting team, responsible for managing complex accounts payable processes and ensuring their accuracy and timeliness. This role involves handling advanced invoicing, leading month-end close activities, mentoring Accounts Payable Specialist, and driving process improvements within the procure-to-pay cycle. The AP lead will also act as a key support for audit and compliance efforts.

Key Responsibilities and Duties

Advanced AP Processing & Vendor Management (50%)

• Process complex 2-way and 3-way match invoices, ensuring accurate coding, proper approvals, and adherence to deadlines.
• Act as the primary point of contact for resolving non-routine vendor correspondence and payment discrepancies in a professional and timely manner.
• Collaborate closely with purchasing and other department heads to address processing issues and handle urgent payment requests and escalations.

Reporting, Audit & Compliance (30%)

• Prepare and own AP-related month-end close schedules, reconciliations, and reports.
• Assist the Senior AP Manager in monitoring and analyzing AP aging, GR/IR accounts, and other key performance indicators (KPIs).
• Take a lead role in gathering transaction samples and providing support for internal, external, and SOX audits.
• Ensure daily processes are in compliance with accounting policies and internal controls to safeguard company assets.

Process Improvement & Mentorship (20%)

• Identify opportunities and assist in the development and implementation of new procedures to enhance departmental workflow and efficiency.
• Participate in special projects, including system enhancements, automated invoice processing initiatives, and data validation.
• Provide training, guidance, and backup support to other AP team members as needed.
• Advise Accounts Payable Specialists on the proper handling of non-routine accounting transactions.

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