Senior Accounts Payable Lead & Process Optimizer

Lozier

United States

On-site

USD 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

7 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus potential

PTO and paid 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 is seeking a Lead Accounts Payable Coordinator to provide functional leadership and ensure accurate, timely processing of supplier and employee transactions. You will guide Coordinators, administer programs, and drive process improvements across accounts payable functions.

The role emphasizes reporting, tax compliance, and maintaining strong internal controls while supporting cross-functional finance initiatives.

Qualifications

Associate degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field is preferred.
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.
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 and verbal communication skills.
Basic project management skills and ability to coordinate multiple priorities.
Ability to provide functional leadership, training, coaching, and guidance to others.
Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, internal controls, and applicable requirements.
Ability to identify process issues and develop practical solutions.

Responsibilities

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.