AP Continuous Improvement Lead: Automation & Standards

Interlake Mecalux, Inc.; Melrose Park (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Interlake Mecalux, Inc. seeks a seasoned professional to lead continuous improvement in the Accounts Payable function at our Melrose Park corporate office.

You will oversee a five-member AP team and drive automation, standardization, and efficiency across processes to strengthen controls and timely payments. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field, strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills, with Excel proficiency and experience supporting audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field (Master's a plus).
• Strong leadership, analytics, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office; audit support experience is a plus.
• English fluency required; Spanish proficiency preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives in the AP function to automate and standardize processes.
• Design and maintain standardized AP policies and procedures.
• Identify opportunities to leverage existing systems and tools, reducing manual tasks and improving quality.
• Lead a team of five employees, establishing priorities, assigning responsibilities, and ensuring deadlines are met.
• Provide oversight of key AP processes to support accurate and timely invoicing and payment, resolving discrepancies.
• Collaborate with Purchasing and other internal departments to improve cross-functional processes.
• Develop and monitor AP KPIs to evaluate efficiency, accuracy, and processing times.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Communication

Multitasking

Education

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

Master's degree is a plus

Tools

Excel

Job description

Interlake Mecalux, Inc. seeks a seasoned professional to lead continuous improvement in the Accounts Payable function at our Melrose Park corporate office.

You will oversee a five-member AP team and drive automation, standardization, and efficiency across processes to strengthen controls and timely payments. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in a related field, strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills, with Excel proficiency and experience supporting audits.