Accounts Payable Team Lead

Linde plc; Ankeny (IA); On-site; USD 54,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Linde Gas & Equipment Inc. in Ankeny, IA seeks an Accounts Payable professional to own the JD Edwards address book, supplier setup, payment details, tax documentation, and vendor activity.

You will guide the Accounts Payable Specialist team, support acquisitions-related AP activities with M&A teams, manage 1099 tasks and tax issues, and drive process improvements for efficiency and compliance.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Accounting or Finance; Bachelor’s preferred.
• At least two years of Accounts Payable experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word; MS Access is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving and detail-oriented in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Clear, professional written and verbal communication.
• Demonstrates integrity, punctuality, and dependability.
• Adaptable and resourceful; contributes to diverse, inclusive team.

Responsibilities

• Own JD Edwards address book including supplier setup, payment details, and tax docs.
• Guide and support Accounts Payable Specialist team; coach and mentor.
• Lead AP activities for acquisitions; coordinate with M&A and integration timing.
• Assist with 1099 compilation, filing, reporting, and tax issues.
• Support Escheat review and compilation tasks.
• Identify and lead process improvement projects to boost efficiency.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to map processes and report progress.
• Train and guide team members; perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Excel

Word

MS Access

Attention to detail

Prioritization

Communication

Integrity

Adaptability

Team inclusion

Education

Associate degree in Accounting or Finance

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

MS Access

Job description

• Take direct ownership of the JD Edwards address book including supplier setup, payment details, tax documentation, and monitoring vendor activity
• Provide daily guidance and support to the Accounts Payable Specialist team, assisting with coaching, mentoring, and performance feedback
• Lead Accounts Payable activities related to acquisitions by coordinating between Merger & Acquisition teams and AP, preparing supplier communications, and managing integration timing
• Assist with 1099 compilation, filing, reporting, and compliance, including handling AP tax issues such as IRS levies
• Support Accounting with Escheat review and compilation tasks
• Identify and lead process improvement projects to enhance operational efficiency, analyzing current standards and metrics to develop solutions
• Coordinate cross-functional teams including technical experts to map current and future process states, create project plans, and report progress to stakeholders
• Train and guide team members as needed and perform other duties as assigned

What makes you great

• Hold an Associates degree in Accounting or Finance, with a Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Bring at least two years of experience in Accounts Payable
• Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel and Word; experience with MS Access is an advantage
• Exhibit strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail in a fast-paced environment
• Proven ability to prioritize tasks effectively and meet deadlines
• Communicate clearly and professionally both verbally and in writing
• Act with integrity, punctuality, and dependability
• Show determination, resourcefulness, and adaptability to change
• Thrive in a team that values diversity and inclusion, encouraged to bring your unique perspective and contribute to an environment of respect and belonging

Why you will love working with us

Linde is a leading global industrial gases and engineering company with 2025 sales of $34 billion. We live our mission of making our world more productive every day by providing high-quality solutions, technologies and services which are making our customers more successful and helping to sustain, decarbonize and protect our planet.

Linde serves a variety of end markets such as chemicals & energy, food & beverage, electronics, healthcare, manufacturing, metals and mining. Linde’s industrial gases and technologies are used in countless applications, enabling space exploration and launch technologies, delivering ultra-high-purity and specialty gases for semiconductor manufacturing, providing life-saving medical oxygen and enabling clean hydrogen production and carbon capture to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Linde also delivers state-of-the-art gas processing solutions to support customer growth, efficiency improvements and emissions reductions.

What we offer you!

• Linde offers competitive compensation and an outstanding benefits package.
• Enjoy access to health, dental, disability, and life insurance,
• paid holidays and vacation,
• an employee discount program,
• opportunities for educational and professional growth.
• Additional compensation may vary depending on the position and organizational level.

Build your future with us while making an impact every day!

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other reason prohibited by applicable law.

Linde Gas & Equipment Inc. acts responsibly towards its shareholders, business partners, employees, society and the environment in every one of its business areas, regions and locations across the globe. The company is committed to technologies and products that unite the goals of customer value and sustainable development.

*The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of employees assigned to this position. Therefore employees assigned may be required to perform additional job tasks required by the manager.