Accounts Payable Lead

Musco Lighting; Oskaloosa (IA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Paid time off (PTO)

401k

Profit sharing

Job summary

Musco Lighting is seeking an Accounts Payable Lead at our Oskaloosa, IA office to oversee AP operations, review invoice entries, and support month-end close. You will manage vendor relationships, resolve complex transactions, and uphold Musco policies and controls.

The role requires strong Excel skills, GAAP knowledge, and the ability to prioritize multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment. Collaboration with cross-functional teams is essential to drive process improvements and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field preferred; equivalent work experience may be considered.
• Two or more years of accounts payable or general accounting experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, AP, AR, General Ledger.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize workload, meet deadlines, and manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong Excel skills and aptitude for using automated accounting systems
• Customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Be a resource for AP team members to help investigate and resolve the more complex problems associated with accounts payable including vendor statements and AP Clearing items.
• Responsible for reviewing and approving vendor invoice journals and payment batches for multiple companies.
• Provide a collaborative point of contact with external vendors and internal managers regarding all aspects of the accounts payable process, particularly payment status inquiries and exceptions to internal processes.
• Complete vendor credit applications, credit references, new vendor information forms, vendor audit requests, and sales tax certificates.
• Set up new vendors in accounting system and collect required W-9’s.
• Verify and set up ACH banking information for domestic and international vendors.
• Reconcile accounts and create month end journal entries related to prepaid expenses and insurance.
• Help evaluate processes and procedures and implement improvements.

Skills

2+ years accounts payable experience

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Analytical/problem-solving

GAAP knowledge

Multi-tasking

Customer service

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Automated accounting systems

Job description

The Musco Accounting team has an opening for an Accounts Payable Lead at our Oskaloosa office. This position will oversee Accounts Payable operations by reviewing invoice entries, assisting with month-end close activities, performing account reconciliations, maintaining vendor relationships, and ensuring compliance with company policies. This position will be the primary resource for the AP team members to help resolve out-of-the-ordinary transactions and situations, with outcomes that are consistent with Musco processes and system requirements. They wil help identify and implement process improvements, including strengthening internal controls. If your experience aligns with the qualifications outlined below, we look forward to hearing from you!

Essential Criteria

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field preferred; equivalent work experience may be considered.
• Two or more years of accounts payable or general accounting experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, AP, AR, General Ledger.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize workload, meet deadlines, and manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong Excel skills and aptitude for using automated accounting systems
• Customer service skills.

Roles And Responsibilities

• Be a resource for AP team members to help investigate and resolve the more complex problems associated with accounts payable including vendor statements and AP Clearing items.
• Responsible for reviewing and approving vendor invoice journals and payment batches for multiple companies.
• Provide a collaborative point of contact with external vendors and internal managers regarding all aspects of the accounts payable process, particularly payment status inquiries and exceptions to internal processes.
• Complete vendor credit applications, credit references, new vendor information forms, vendor audit requests, and sales tax certificates.
• Set up new vendors in accounting system and collect required W-9’s.
• Verify and set up ACH banking information for domestic and international vendors.
• Reconcile accounts and create month end journal entries related to prepaid expenses and insurance.
• Help evaluate processes and procedures and implement improvements.

Who Is Musco

For more than 50 years, Musco has specialized in sports and large-area lighting and technology, providing innovative solutions for projects in more than 135 countries. Headquartered in Oskaloosa, Iowa, Musco has more than 2,100 team members worldwide. Musco was named an Iowa Top Workplace by The Des Moines Register (2023–2025) and a USA TODAY Top Workplace (2025–2026). Learn more at www.musco.com.

Team Culture And Partnerships

At Musco, we offer meaningful work in a team-first culture with continuous learning and professional development. We value work-life balance, providing flexibility for community involvement, family activities, and personal time. We have a generous benefit package created with the Team in mind. It includes varying health insurance plans, vision and dental insurance, PTO, 401k, profit sharing, and more!

As supporters of recreational organizations, we help ensure safer and more enjoyable playing experiences worldwide. If giving back resonates with you, learn more about our partnerships.

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