Lead AP Coordinator

lozier; Omaha (NE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus potential

PTO & holidays

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Onsite health clinic

401(k) with employer match

Employee assistance program

Educational assistance program

Career development programs

Casual dress

Mon–Fri onsite schedule

Job summary

Lozier Corporation seeks a Lead Accounts Payable Coordinator to provide functional leadership and oversight of supplier and employee payments. You will mentor Coordinators and drive accuracy, timeliness, and compliance across AP activities.

You'll oversee approvals, resolve complex issues, and report on key financial metrics, tax compliance, and process improvements, while fostering a team-oriented, growth-focused culture.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years of accounts payable experience if degreed; 5 years if non-degreed.
• Intermediate PC skills (Excel, Word, Outlook) and basic accounting knowledge.
• Strong reconciliation, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily activities to ensure invoices, expense reports, check requests, and other payments are processed accurately and timely.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and guidance to Accounts Payable Coordinators.
• Research and resolve complex issues with minimal assistance and propose solutions.
• Monitor workflow using systems and ensure outstanding items are resolved.
• Prepare and analyze periodic reports to support Accounting needs.

Skills

Accounts payable processes

Research, analyze & resolve complexes

Reconciliation skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Written communication

Education

Associate degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

ABOUT LOZIER

Every day, millions of people interact with Lozier products without even realizing it. From the shelving in retail stores to the storage systems powering warehouses and online fulfillment, our products keep retail moving. If you've shopped in a store or ordered online, chances are you've experienced what we build.

For 70 years and counting, Lozier Corporation has been the industry leader trusted by top brands across the country. Headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, with facilities nationwide, we combine innovation, advanced manufacturing, and a people-centric culture to shape the future of retail. At Lozier, you'll join a team that designs industry-leading solutions, builds products retailers and warehouses depend on, and be part of a company that prioritizes growth and development of its workforce.

Want to learn more about our culture and what it's like to work at Lozier? Watch this short Come Work With Me video to hear directly from a team member about their experiences and what makes our company a great place to build a career.

BENEFITS AND SCHEDULE

• Company bonus potential.
• PTO (Paid Time Off) plus paid holidays.
• Competitive benefits package (Eligible for medical, dental, and vision benefits on the first day of employment).
• Onsite Health Clinic.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Educational Assistance Program.
• Career Development Programs.
• Casual dress.
• Monday thru Friday schedule, onsite.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Lead Accounts Payable Coordinator provides functional leadership and operational support to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant processing and payment of supplier and employee transactions. This role serves as a resource for complex issues, provides daily direction and support to Accounts Payable Coordinators, administers assigned programs, and leads process improvements. The Lead Accounts Payable Coordinator also supports reporting, reconciliation, tax compliance, and continuity of operations.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Demonstrate leadership by championing Lozier's Mission, Vision, and Values and living the Lozier Leadership Model.
• Oversee daily activities to ensure invoices, expense reports, check requests, purchasing card transactions, and other payment requests are processed accurately and timely.
• Research and resolve complex or escalated issues with minimal assistance and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Monitor workflow and exception activity using Qlik and other applicable systems and ensure outstanding items are appropriately resolved.
• Review and coordinate approvals for non-PO purchases and other transactions requiring additional authorization.
• Process purchasing card transactions and tax accruals and administer the Purchasing Card and Expense Reimbursement programs.
• Prepare and process recurring and non-routine journal entries and perform or oversee reconciliations and resolution of discrepancies.
• Provide daily functional leadership, training, coaching, and support to Coordinators and serve as a resource for process, system, and policy questions.
• Monitor processes and lead or coordinate improvements that enhance accuracy, efficiency, controls, and customer service.
• Prepare and analyze periodic reports and provide information to support Accounting and business needs.
• Maintain expert knowledge of applicable sales tax rules and regulations and provide guidance regarding their application to transactions.
• Respond to and resolve escalated inquiries from suppliers and internal customers.
• Develop, maintain, and ensure adherence to standard operating procedures and work instructions for assigned processes.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation and provide functional coverage to ensure continuity of critical activities.
• Maintain knowledge of applicable accounting policies, internal controls, systems, and procedures and apply that knowledge to assigned responsibilities.
• Demonstrate regular attendance and timeliness in reporting to work, meetings, and completing assignments.
• Ability to work and interact well with others.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

• Lead or participate in accounting and cross-functional projects as assigned.
• Assist with the organization and maintenance of accounting records.
• Provide backup support for other accounts payable functions as needed.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Associate degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field is preferred.

Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience in accounts payable, accounting, or other finance related role, if degreed. Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounts payable, accounting, or other finance related role, if non-degreed.

Required Skills:

• Intermediate PC skills (Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Strong knowledge of accounts payable processes and basic accounting principles.
• Ability to independently research, analyze, and resolve complex issues.
• Strong reconciliation, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Intermediate written an