Accounts Payable Lead

Bradford White Corporation; Middleville (MI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Bradford White Corporation in Michigan is seeking an Accounts Payable Lead to oversee daily invoice processing, vendor statement reconciliations, and AP workflows within Oracle ERP.

You will manage two- and three-way matching, resolve complex invoice discrepancies, and guide AP clerks while ensuring accurate, compliant financial operations. This role collaborates with receiving and procurement teams to optimize processes.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of accounts payable experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Proficient in Oracle E-Business Suite (Oracle EBS).
• Associated degree in accounting, business, or related field preferred.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills.
• Excellent computer skills with Word, Excel, Outlook.
• Good record keeping and investigative skills.

Responsibilities

• Process high-volume invoices, manage workflow holds or discrepancies, and execute payment runs within Oracle.
• Match vendor invoices against purchase orders and goods receipts (GRN/Receiving) to validate inventory and raw material costs.
• Lead day-to-day work for AP clerks, assign tasks, and support peer training.
• Fix pricing, quantity, or tax discrepancies between purchasing, receiving, and vendors.
• Prepare AP accruals, run subledger reports, manage aging, and reconcile held invoices with receiving.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Oracle EBS

Communication skills

Microsoft Office

Record keeping

Education

Associate degree in accounting or business

Tools

Oracle E-Business Suite

Job description

The Accounts Payable Lead oversees daily invoice processing, vendor statement reconciliations, and team workflows within Oracle ERP. This role ensures accurate two-way and three-way matching for manufacturing procurement, resolves complex invoice discrepancies, and supports efficient, compliant financial operations.

Responsibilities:

• Process high-volume invoices, manage workflow holds or discrepancies, and execute payment runs within Oracle.
• Match vendor invoices against purchase orders and goods receipts (GRN/Receiving) to validate inventory and raw material costs.
• Lead day-to-day work for AP clerks, assign tasks, and support peer training.
• Fix pricing, quantity, or tax discrepancies between purchasing, receiving, and vendors.
• Prepare AP accruals, run subledger reports, manage aging report, and reconcile accounts on hold invoices in collaboration with receiving team.
• Maintain and update vendor master data and investigate and resolve payment inquiries.

Job Requirements:

• 3+ years' accounts payables experience, preferably within manufacturing
• Proficient in navigating Oracle E Business Suite
• Associated degree in accounting, business or related experience preferred
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communications skills.
• Excellent computer skills with thorough knowledge of Word, Excel, Microsoft Outlook.
• Good record keeping and investigative skills

About the Company:

Throughout a history dating back to 1881, Bradford White Corporation has been manufacturing some of the most high-performing, technologically advanced, and energy-saving products to the world market. While many manufacturers continue to move production out of the country, we continue to invest in America.

We are proud to have millions of products installed for millions of satisfied customers all over the world. Our essential products continue to support the health, safety, sanitation, and infrastructure of communities and for 2024 we’ve been recognized as an Energy Star Partner of the Year Sustained Excellence Award Winner for the fifth straight year.

For the Bradford White family of companies, customer satisfaction is our greatest reward, and we remain steadfast in our commitment to deliver products that areBuilt to be the Best. Today, we employ over 2000 employees with corporate headquarters in Ambler, Pennsylvania, and manufacturing operations in Michigan, Minnesota, Massachusetts; and New Hampshire. We also have assembly operations in North Carolina and a distribution and training center in Ontario, Canada.

Qualifications

Experience

Required

3 years: Accounts Payable experience

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