Accounts Payable Lead

AIT Worldwide Logistics, Inc.; Ciudad de México; Presencial; MXN 400.000 - 500.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Medical benefits

401(k)

Paid Parental Leave

Pet Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Descripción de la vacante

AIT Worldwide Logistics, Inc. is looking for an Accounts Payable Lead to oversee all accounts payable processes and ensure compliance. This role demands 5+ years of finance or accounting experience and the ability to communicate professionally. Candidates must be detail-oriented and proficient in tools such as Cargowise and Microsoft Office.

You'll be responsible for training new hires, resolving issues, and mentoring fellow team members as needed. Extensive benefits and vacation are included.

Formación

• 5+ years experience in finance and/or accounting field.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and orally.
• Proficiency in tools like Excel, Word, and Outlook.

Responsabilidades

• Administer accounts payable processes ensuring compliance.
• Mentor less experienced team members.
• Resolve credit holds expediently.

Conocimientos

Effective communication

Understanding of Accounts Payable

Attention to detail

Proficiency in Cargowise

Analytical skills

Educación

High School Diploma

Associate's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Cargowise

AS400

Descripción del empleo

AIT Ofrece

In addition to your base compensation, you may be eligible for a bonus based on achievement of business and/or individual performance metrics (dependent on position). Benefits offered include Medical, Prescription, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Disability, Supplemental Health, Employee Support, Paid Parental Leave, Pet Insurance, 401(k) and Tuition Reimbursement. In addition, teammates may be eligible for up to 10 to 20 days of vacation (depending on tenure), 2 personal days, 1 floating holiday, 5 sick days, 5 volunteer hours, and 6 company holidays (plus Veterans Day for Veterans) annually.

AIT Worldwide Logistics is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Veterans/Disabled. If you are unable to apply online due to a disability, contact Human Resources at 630-766-8300 ext 5218.

Resumen

The Accounts Payable Lead (AP Lead) will perform daily tasks/responsibilities focused on administering, designing and ensuring compliance with accounts payable processes including: Invoice charge verification (including applicable discounts) vs. purchase orders; Verification that goods and services purchased have been received; Confirmation of purchase approval; Payment authorization and processing; Reconciliation of accounts payable ledgers to identify improper charges, validate transactions, and ensure accurate and timely payment of amounts due and set an example to the AP team. The AP Lead will meet with the AP team on a regular basis, either as a group or individually as needed, and assist with any issues or problems that arise. The AP Lead will also determine if a Specialist will need to be involved for additional assistance. This role will mentor less‑experienced team members within the AP team.

Responsabilidades

• Ensure credit holds are actioned and resolved expediently to avoid freight disruptions
• Complete and issue voids and or stop pays when requested through AIT's bank
• Train and lead newly hired employees. Delegate and review the work of accounts payable team
• Will be a member of Account Escalation. Assist with items that come through escalation and ensure items are being handled and help to resolve if needed
• Ensure SOP Maintenance is being completed on a monthly basis
• Maintain small proportionate balance of audit accounts (i.e., FedEx). The Lead will action a small amount of vendor accounts for errors and payments
• Complete the Pay to Station (PTS) weekly process. This process is an internal process for our IC’s
• Complete monthly X batch as this will complete check batch ran at the last business day of the month for batch type X
• Complete the monthly Purge – specified report in which you will exclude certain vendors and purge the remaining vendors on the last business day of the month
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Complies with all policies and standards

Calificaciones

Education

• High School Diploma (Required)
• Associate's Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related discipline (Preferred)

Experience

• 5+ years experience in finance and/or accounting field (Required)

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to effectively communicate in an oral and written manner with professionalism while conducting oneself according to policy. Proper grammar, spelling etc. should be reviewed prior to sending written communication.
• Thorough understanding of Accounts Payable processes and policies.
• High attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Cargowise, AS400, Microsoft Office and any and all systems brought onboard for the business process.
• Proficient on excel, word, outlook.
• Strong interpersonal skills for interacting with accountants and vendors.
• Strong analytical skills and problem solving.