
Accounts Payable Lead
Progressive Leasing
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Atlanta • United States
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About the role
- Serve as the back-up for the AP Manager which may include directing the work of the AP team
- Accurately collect, independently validate and meticulously maintain supplier/vendor information in all of the company's systems, including contact information, proof of existence, address, method of payment, banking information, insurance certificate, supplier/vendor agreement, and tax details (e.g. W-9 forms), following internal SOX controls
- Perform TIN matching to verify supplier/vendor tax identification numbers
- Timely (in accordance with Accounts Payable SLAs) respond to internal or external supplier/vendor servicing requests/inquiries in a professional and customer service-oriented manner. Responses are expected to be complete and eliminate the need for follow-up.
- Manage internal and external supplier/vendor relationships
- Quickly resolve supplier/vendor payments issues and discrepancies
- Reconcile accounts payable subledger and supplier/vendor statements at least monthly
- Generate reports on supplier/vendor data, including active supplier/vendor count, spending trends and compliance status
- Perform regular data cleansing activities to ensure supplier/vendor information is accurate and up to date
- Comply with all company and Accounts Payable policies and procedures, including SOX internal controls, segregation of duties, etc.
- Support internal and external audits as necessary
- Assist with year-end 1099 processing
- Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities in AP, which may include partnering with Treasury and Merchandising
- Perform ad hoc analysis or duties assigned by the AP manager
- Process expense reports and execute payment runs
- Maintain and enforce AP policies, procedures and internal controls
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, Business, or related field
- 7-10+ years’ experience in Accounts Payable, including leadership or supervisory experience
- Strong knowledge of accounts payable principles and internal controls
- Proficiency with ERP/accounting systems and Excel
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving and communication skills
- Experience with audits, reconciliations and process improvement initiatives
- Strong attention to detail and data accuracy
- Ability to manage high volumes of data and tasks daily
- Experience collaborating with people at all levels of an organization
- Ability to establish and maintain strong relationships
- Must be a team player and able to work collaboratively with others
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits: medical, dental, vision, company paid Basic Life/AD&D
- 401k Retirement Plan
- Paid Time Off
- Career Development
- Employee Purchase Program
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
accounts payableTIN matchingdata cleansingreconciliationexpense report processingfinancial analysisprocess improvementinternal controlsauditsvendor management
Soft Skills
analytical skillsproblem-solvingcommunication skillsattention to detailrelationship buildingteam playercustomer service orientationcollaborationleadershiporganizational skills
Certifications
Bachelor’s degree in accountingBachelor’s degree in FinanceBachelor’s degree in Business