Accounts Payable Lead

DTM Executive Search, Inc.; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment company in Fort Lauderdale is seeking an Accounts Payable Lead to oversee the accounts payable process. The ideal candidate will manage vendor invoices, ensure compliance, and drive department efficiencies. Required qualifications include a BBA degree and at least 5 years of experience. This role offers a competitive salary between $75,000 and $85,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 5 or more years of large corporate accounts payable experience supporting multiple locations.
• Ability to work independently and efficiently.
• Experience as a working manager; motivated by process improvements and efficiencies.

Responsibilities

• Lead an accounts payable team to accurately and timely process vendor/supplier invoices.
• Drive continuous process improvements across the accounts payable process.
• Support internal and external audits and requests.

Skills

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Leadership skills

Analytical skills

Time management

Education

BBA (4-year degree completed)

Tools

Microsoft Office

ERP systems

Accounting software

Job description

Overview

Immediate direct hire need for an Accounts Payable Lead to be responsible for processing high volume payables, working directly with vendors, building key relationships with internal and external customers, ensuring compliance and driving department efficiencies and automation. The Accounts Payable Lead will also be responsible for overseeing the month-end closing and reporting process for accounts payable. The ideal candidate should be process oriented and work with minimal supervision. The Accounts Payable Lead must demonstrate thorough understanding of accounts payable functions, be detail oriented and be highly organized.

Responsibilities

• Lead an accounts payable team to accurately and timely process vendor/supplier invoices and employee expense reimbursements.
• Manage weekly accounts payable monitoring reports including rejections, items on hold and returned disbursements to ensure timely handling and accurate reporting.
• Provide hands-on management, guidance in problem solving and troubleshooting.
• Work with internal and external subsidiaries to review and approve timely disbursements, ACH, manual checks, wires and recurring payments obligations.
• Ensure proper training of employees involved in invoice processing and departmental procedures, including during system integrations and implementations.
• Research, analyze and resolve more complex payment and vendor issues.
• Collaborate with other departments, personnel, and vendors to complete accounts payable tasks in conformance with company policies and controls.
• Use ERP system to perform accounts payable month-end close with proper cut-off procedures and accurate intercompany eliminations.
• Oversee disbursement controls; prepare and distribute filing of 1099s and related forms in a timely manner.
• Drive continuous process improvements across the accounts payable process.
• Support internal and external audits and requests.

Qualifications

• Must have BBA (4-year degree completed)
• 5 or more years of large corporate accounts payable experience supporting multiple locations
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and in-depth knowledge of mainstream ERP systems and accounting software
• Ability to work independently and efficiently
• Strong communication, organizational, problem solving and leadership skills
• Excellent analytical and time management skills; mentor to the team
• Experience as a working manager; motivated by process improvements and efficiencies

Compensation

Base pay range: $75,000.00/yr - $85,000.00/yr

Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing and General Business

Industries

• Construction
• Consumer Services
• Manufacturing