Accounts Payable Lead

Parker Hannifin; Mineral Wells (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Parker Industrial Process Filtration, a division of Parker Hannifin, is seeking an Accounts Payable Leader to oversee daily full-cycle AP workflows, ensure accurate 3-way matching, and mentor AP Specialists and Clerks. You will lead month-end close, GL reconciliations, and vendor communications while maintaining GAAP and SOX controls.

A strong ERP/AP automation background and Excel proficiency are essential to drive process improvements with modern AP software.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of ERP and AP automation systems and Excel.
• High degree of accuracy with numerical data, general ledger coding, and reconciliations.
• Clear written and verbal communication for managing supplier relationships and internal teams.
• Capacity to multitask and meet high-volume deadlines in fast-paced financial environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily full-cycle AP workflows, including 3-way match and batch processing.
• Mentor AP Specialists and Clerks, distributing workloads and providing backup coverage.
• Lead or assist with month-end and year-end AP closings, including AP aging analyses and GL reconciliations.
• Serve as primary contact for vendor inquiries, disputes, and contract discrepancies.
• Ensure adherence to GAAP, SOX compliance and tax regulations; assist audits.
• Identify bottlenecks and implement automated AP best practices using modern AP software.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational ability

Tools

SAP

Oracle

NetSuite

SAGE Intacct

Coupa

Bill

Excel

Job description

Org Marketing Statement

Welcome to Parker Industrial Process Filtration

Org Marketing Statement

Welcome to Parker Industrial Process Filtration

At Parker’s Industrial Process Filtration Division, we collaborate with our customers to offer filtration solutions for complex contaminant management issues. Our aim is to enhance product quality and safeguard critical equipment against maintenance issues and downtime.

The Industrial Process Filtration Division directly supports North America. In addition, IPF works with our global Parker Hannifin regional entities to leverage IPF products across the globe.

Responsibilities

RESPONSIBILITIES

The responsibilities described here are representative of those tasks an employee performs to successfully complete the essential functions of this job; however, this is not a comprehensive listing of all tasks that may be assigned or required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The duties include, but may not be limited to the following:

• Operations & Processing: Lead daily full-cycle AP workflows, including invoice coding, matching (3-way match: purchase order, receiving slip, invoice), batch processing (ACH, wire, check, and other disbursements).
• Team Leadership & Support: Act as a daily resource and mentor to AP Specialists and Clerks, providing backup coverage, distributing workloads, and tackling complex task resolution.
• Reconciliation & Month-End Close: Lead or assist with month-end and year-end AP closings, including AP aging analysis, general ledger (G/L) sub-ledger reconciliations, and accrual entries.
• Dispute & Vendor Management: Serve as the primary point of contact for escalated vendor inquiries, statement reconciliations, and difficult purchase order or contract discrepancies.
• Compliance & Audits: Ensure adherence to company internal controls, GAAP, SOX compliance (where applicable), and tax regulations (such as sales/use tax and 1099 reporting). Prepare audit documentation and support external auditors.
• Process Improvement: Identify bottlenecks or manual inefficiencies in the AP workflow and recommend or implement automated best practices using modern AP software.

Qualifications

The requirements described here are representative of those individual encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The minimum qualifications required include, but may not be limited to, the following:

Technical Proficiency: Advanced knowledge of ERP and AP automation systems (such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, SAGE Intacct, Coupa, or Bill) and strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, data formatting).

Analytical & Math Skills: High degree of accuracy with numerical data, general ledger coding, and account reconciliations.

Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Clear written and verbal communication skills for managing external supplier relationships and internal cross-departmental teams.

Organizational Ability: Capacity to multitask, prioritize high-volume deadlines, and maintain composure in fast-paced financial environments.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affimative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. However, U.S. Citizenship, Permanent Residency or other appropriate status is required for certain positions, in accord with U.S. import & export regulations.

(“Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor”)

If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please go to Employees & Job Applicants | U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission

Additional Comments

The essential functions have been provided as example of the type of work performed by employees assigned to this job classification. The company reserves the right to modify the work assignments and/or to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions. The job description is not intended to be an inclusive list of duties and responsibilities. It is intended to describe the general nature of the position.

Drug Tests

Drug-Free Workplace

In accordance with Parker’s policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug-free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.