Accounts Payable Lead

Junior Library Guild; United States; Remote; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company at the intersection of education and publishing as an Accounts Payable Lead. In this fully remote role, you'll oversee accounts payable processes while mentoring a dedicated team. Your expertise in managing vendor relationships and ensuring accuracy in financial operations will be crucial. This innovative firm offers a supportive environment with generous time-off policies and comprehensive benefits. If you thrive in a dynamic setting and are passionate about enhancing productivity, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Generous time-off policies

Comprehensive medical benefits

401(k) plan with company match

Dental and vision insurance

Life and disability insurance

Qualifications

• 2+ years of hands-on experience in accounts payable processing.
• Experience in leading a small team while managing AP tasks.

Responsibilities

• Supervise accounts payable activities and manage vendor relationships.
• Prepare journal entries and month-end accruals accurately.

Skills

Accounts Payable Processing

Leadership

Detail Orientation

Interpersonal Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Finance or Accounting

Tools

SAP B1

Bill.com

Concur

Tipalti

Job description

At Media Source, Inc., we work at the intersection of education, publishing, and libraries. Our family of brands-including Junior Library Guild, School Library Journal, Library Journal, The Horn Book, and AKJ Education-is well known and respected librarians across the country. From curated book collections to trusted industry news, we offer products and services that support literacy.

We're currently looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Lead to join our finance team. In this hands-on role, you will be responsible for both processing accounts payable and leading the accounts payable team to ensure accuracy and efficiency in our payment processes. The position is remote, but you'll collaborate closely with colleagues across departments and locations.

This role requires someone who is comfortable working directly with the day-to-day AP functions while also guiding and mentoring a small team. If you're organized, detail-oriented, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Responsibilities:

• Process and supervise accounts payable activities, including managing and performing three-way matching for invoices.
• Foster and maintain positive vendor relationships, ensuring standards for managing vendor accounts are met.
• Prepare and post journal entries accurately.
• Prepare month-end accruals and review related reports to ensure data integrity.
• Supervise 1-2 accounts payable team members, providing leadership and guidance while still being actively involved in processing AP tasks.
• Prepare annual 1099 forms.
• Identify, develop, and implement process improvements to enhance productivity without compromising controls.
• Navigate and manage a mix of automated and manual processes, with the ability to work efficiently in areas where automation is still being developed.
• Meet payment and processing timelines with minimal errors.
• Prepare and maintain the weekly AP payout schedule.
• Work directly with the Controller and other accounting and finance personnel to provide thorough reporting and communication.

Requirements:

• At least 2 years of hands-on experience processing accounts payable, including three-way matching for invoices.
• At least 2 years of experience in an accounts payable role that included both leadership and active involvement in processing AP tasks.
• Proficiency in SAP B1 is preferred.
• Experience with Bill.com, Concur, and Tipalti is a plus.
• Experience preparing and posting journal entries as part of the accounts payable process.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Data entry expertise and a track record of maintaining high accuracy in financial processing.
• Effective interpersonal and communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Ability to collaborate professionally with vendors and employees across all levels of the organization.
• Team player with strong leadership and problem-solving skills.

What We Offer:

• 100% remote work environment (U.S.-based employees only).
• Generous time-off policies.
• Comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• 401(k) plan with company match.