Accounts Payable Lead: Payments, Process Improvement

Summertown Metals; Summertown (TN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Accident insurance

Critical illness

Hospital indemnity

STD

LTD

Life insurance

401K with company match

Vacation and PTO

Job summary

Summertown Metals in Summertown, TN is seeking a self-starting Accounts Payable leader to oversee the AP team, ensure accurate invoice processing, and manage vendor payments. This full-time role emphasizes process improvements and internal controls.

You'll support month-end close, reconciliations, and AP metrics, work with finance/procurement/operations to resolve discrepancies, and participate in ERP upgrades and automation to optimize AP.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field required
• 5+ years in Accounts Payable and 2+ years in a leadership role
• Hands-on ERP experience, strong Excel and analytical skills
• Strong organizational, communication and problem-solving skills
• Thrives in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Oversee AP team to ensure accurate invoice processing and timely vendor payments
• Support month-end close, reconciliations and AP reports/metrics
• Maintain internal controls and procedures to prevent errors and fraud
• Collaborate with finance, procurement and operations to resolve discrepancies
• Participate in ERP implementations, upgrades and automation initiatives
• Ensure KRAs for direct reports are up to date
• Handle complex vendor inquiries and negotiate payment terms

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance/Business Admin

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Job description

Summertown Metals in Summertown, TN is seeking a self-starting Accounts Payable leader to oversee the AP team, ensure accurate invoice processing, and manage vendor payments. This full-time role emphasizes process improvements and internal controls.

You'll support month-end close, reconciliations, and AP metrics, work with finance/procurement/operations to resolve discrepancies, and participate in ERP upgrades and automation to optimize AP.