Accounts Payable

Summertown Metals; Summertown (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Accident insurance

Critical illness

Hospital indemnity

STD

LTD

Life insurance

401K with company match

Vacation and PTO

Job summary

Summertown Metals in Summertown, TN is seeking a self-starting Accounts Payable leader to oversee the AP team, ensure accurate invoice processing, and manage vendor payments. This full-time role emphasizes process improvements and internal controls.

You'll support month-end close, reconciliations, and AP metrics, work with finance/procurement/operations to resolve discrepancies, and participate in ERP upgrades and automation to optimize AP.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field required
• 5+ years in Accounts Payable and 2+ years in a leadership role
• Hands-on ERP experience, strong Excel and analytical skills
• Strong organizational, communication and problem-solving skills
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Oversee AP team to ensure accurate invoice processing and timely vendor payments
• Support month-end close, reconciliations and AP reports/metrics
• Maintain internal controls and procedures to prevent errors and fraud
• Collaborate with finance, procurement and operations to resolve discrepancies
• Participate in ERP implementations, upgrades and automation initiatives
• Ensure KRAs for direct reports are up to date
• Handle complex vendor inquiries and negotiate payment terms

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance/Business Admin

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

Summertown Metals is looking for a self-starting, motivated individual to work in Accounts Payable. This position will be responsible for overseeing the AP team, ensuring accurate invoice processing, vendor payments, reconciliations, and process improvements. This is a full-time position which is eligible for benefits such as medical, dental, vision, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, STD, LTD, life, 401K with a company match, vacation and PTO.

Job duties include but are not limited to:

• Self directed and persistent support for other AP staff ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures
• Strengths and Experience to include the invoice processing, payment runs, expense audits, and vendor management activities, ensuring timely and accurate payments
• Support Month-end close, account reconciliations, and preparation of AP reports and metrics to access performance and identify areas of improvements
• Maintain process and procedures, internal controls, and procedures to prevent errors and fraud in the AP process
• Work closely with finance, procurement and operations teams to resolve discrepancies, manage escalations, and ensure smooth AP operations
• Participate in ERP implementations, systems upgrades, and automation initiatives to optimize AP processes
• Ensure all KRA's for direct reports stay up to date
• Handle complex vendor inquiries, negotiating payment terms, and ensuring compliance with the company policies and financial regulations/

Qualifications and experience:

• Bachelor's in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field preferred
• 5+ years in Accounts Payable and 2+ years in a leadership role
• Hands on experience with ERP systems, strong Excel and analytical skills, and familiarity with AP processes, reconciliation, and vendor management
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

This position is critical for maintaining the financial health of the organization, ensuring accurate and timely payments, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement within accounts payable function.