Head of Accounts Payable

Talent Wave Associates

$80K — $95K *
Finance & Insurance
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5 years of experience in accounts payable or related fields.
  • Experience in an organization with $100M in revenue.
  • Preferred background in client services, food, manufacturing, distribution, or consumer products.
  • Strong expertise in PO-based invoicing and vendor reconciliations.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets.
  • Experience with AP automation tools like Tipalti or SAP Concur.

Responsibilities

  • Lead full-cycle accounts payable operations, ensuring timely invoice processing.
  • Manage high-volume invoice processing for both PO and non-PO transactions.
  • Perform three-way matching for accuracy in purchase orders, receipts, and invoices.
  • Enhance and maintain accounts payable automation systems for efficiency.
  • Reconcile accounts payable subledger against the general ledger to ensure accuracy.
  • Resolve vendor discrepancies through thorough statement reconciliation.
  • Communicate effectively with vendors regarding payment inquiries.

Benefits

  • Opportunities for career growth, including potential expansion into Accounts Receivable.
  • Mentorship of junior staff, promoting knowledge sharing and team development.
  • Collaboration with various departments enhances professional networking and project involvement.
Full Job Description
Are you ready to lead and optimize complex accounts payable operations in a dynamic environment?

About the Role

This position involves overseeing full-cycle accounts payable processes to ensure accurate and timely invoice processing. The role is crucial for managing high-volume transactions, enhancing automation systems, and ensuring compliance with company policies. By collaborating with various departments, this role contributes to improved efficiency and accuracy within the organization.

Key Responsibilities
  • Lead full-cycle accounts payable operations, from invoice processing to payment execution.
  • Manage high-volume invoice processing, including both PO and non-PO invoices.
  • Perform three-way matching of purchase orders, receipts, and invoices.
  • Maintain and enhance AP automation systems.
  • Reconcile accounts payable subledger with the general ledger.
  • Resolve discrepancies through vendor statement reconciliation.
  • Communicate effectively with vendors regarding payments and account inquiries.
  • Support year-end 1099 preparation and vendor documentation.
  • Identify and report applicable use tax.
  • Assist with AP accruals and month-end close activities.
  • Provide ad hoc reporting and analysis as needed.
  • Ensure compliance with company policies and internal controls.
  • Collaborate with Procurement, Receiving, and Operations to resolve issues.
  • Drive process improvements for enhanced efficiency and accuracy.
  • Mentor junior AP staff and act as a subject matter expert.
  • Potential to expand into Accounts Receivable responsibilities.

Minimum Requirements
  • 5 years of experience in accounts payable, accounting, finance, or a related field.
  • Proven experience in a $100M organization.
  • Background in client, food, manufacturing, distribution, or consumer products is preferred.
  • Strong understanding of PO-based invoicing, vendor reconciliations, and payment processing.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and/or Google Sheets.
  • Experience with AP automation tools like Tipalti, Stampli, AvidXchange, Coupa, SAP Concur, Oracle, or similar.
  • Familiarity with ERP/accounting systems such as NetSuite, QuickBooks, SAP, or similar.
  • Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • Strong organizational and time-management abilities.
  • Commitment to compliance with policies and internal controls.

Preferred Qualifications
  • Familiarity with inventory, freight, logistics, or co-manufacturing invoices.
  • Experience supporting multi-location manufacturing operations.
  • Experience with month-end close and AP accruals.
  • Experience in improving AP processes in a growing company.


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