Accounts Payable Lead

SBM Management Services, LP; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 70,304 - 71,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits packages

Job summary

SBM Management Services, LP in Madison, Wisconsin, is seeking an Accounts Payable Lead to support and coordinate training for AP Technicians. This role includes reviewing and approving daily accounts payable processing and addressing escalations in coordination with management and procurement teams.

The ideal candidate will possess an Associates degree in Accounting or Finance and have 2–3 years of relevant experience, alongside strong GAAP knowledge.

Qualifications

• 2–3 years of experience in accounts payable or equivalent education/experience.

Responsibilities

• Train, schedule, and assign work to staff.
• Analyze major accounts and prepare monthly vendor reconciliations.
• Communicate accounting policies with department and company officials.
• Provide excellent customer service.

Skills

Complete understanding of GAAP

Cost accounting experience preferred

Education

Associates degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Job description

Job Overview

Accounts Payable Escalation Specialist will support and coordinate AP Technicians training, review and approve daily accounts payable processing and support escalations to work through resolution with manager and procurement teams.

Title

Accounts Payable Lead

Compensation

$70,304 - $71,500

Roles & Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Other duties may be assigned.

• Trains, schedules, assigns, and review work of staff with support from manager
• Analyzes major accounts and prepares monthly vendor reconciliations
• Develops and implements record‑keeping systems, forms, policies, and procedures related to processing payments and other accounts payable activities
• Identifies and resolves problems and inconsistencies and suggests appropriate corrective procedures to AP Manager and Procurement teams
• Communicates and coordinates accounting policies, practices, and procedures with department and company managers and officials, vendors, reporting agencies, clients, customers, and the public
• Assists in coordinating manager accounts payable check runs weekly or as needed
• Assists in answering accounts payable inquiries and following up
• Maintains harmony among staff and helps coordinate/lead team discussions
• Provides excellent customer service and follows through with minimal supervision
• Assists in training and developing high performing teams
• Works with manager to solve any discrepancies or complaints

Qualifications

Education: Associates degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field from a four‑year college or university with 2–3 years of experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Certificate: valid driver’s license may be required.

Knowledge, skills, and abilities

• Complete understanding of GAAP
• Cost accounting experience preferred

Supervisory Responsibilities

Carries out management responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, planning, assigning, directing work, performance evaluations, rewarding and disciplining employees, addressing complaints, and resolving problems. Ensures employees are properly trained on tasks and safety requirements.

Physical Demands & Work Environment

Regularly required to sit. Frequently requires walking and use of hands. Occasionally required to stand. Noise level usually quiet.

Benefits

SBM offers comprehensive benefit packages.

EEO Statement

SBM Management Services, LP and its affiliates are proud to be equal opportunity workplaces. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, sex, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, citizenship, age, marital status, disability, gender identity, Veteran status, or other legally protected status.