Lead Accountant – Accounts Payable, Travel & Expense

Transamerica

Lead Accountant overseeing accounts payable operations and T&E card program at Transamerica. Requires strong accounting knowledge and experience managing payment activities across multiple systems.

Posted 7/31/2026full-timeCedar Rapids • Colorado, Iowa • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $86,000 - $114,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in accounts payable operations, including managing multi-currency payments and T&E processes, while ensuring compliance with SOX controls and accounting principles. Proficient in leveraging ERP systems like Oracle and Ariba to enhance operational efficiency and support financial reporting.

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Accounts Payable ManagementERP Systems ExperienceSOX ComplianceAdvanced Excel ProficiencyProcess Improvement Initiatives

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Hard Skills

Accounts PayableGeneral Ledger ActivityJournal EntriesAccount ReconciliationsMulti-Currency PaymentsT&E Card ProgramsInternal ControlsAudit SupportPayment ProcessingFinancial Reporting

Soft Skills

LeadershipCommunicationProblem SolvingAttention to DetailCustomer Service

Tools & Technologies

OracleAribaConcurIBPSMicrosoft 365

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Industry Keywords

Finance OperationsShared ServicesRegulatory EnvironmentProcess AutomationOperational Efficiency

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

ERPOracle

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Guide accounts payable operations and the T&E card program by serving as a lead resource for daily work, complex issues, and process questions.
Review vendor and policyholder payment activity to ensure payments are processed accurately, timely, and in accordance with company policies and applicable controls.
Perform and review accounting activities related to AP transactions, including postings, journal entries, reconciliations, and other ledger impacts.
Contribute to month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities related to accounts payable and T&E activity.
Collaborate with external banking partners, vendors, and internal Finance, Procurement, Treasury, IT, and operational stakeholders to resolve issues, address business needs, and maintain clear, timely, professional communication.
Partner with the offshore service provider responsible for day-to-day AP functions, including resolving escalations and ensuring alignment with service expectations.
Administer global AP and T&E processes across multiple countries and currencies.
Coordinate and perform AP and T&E system processes involving Oracle, iBPS, Ariba, and Concur, including system-related issue resolution, enhancement opportunities, system changes, and user acceptance testing.
Perform and document internal controls over AP and T&E processes, including SOX control execution, evidence preparation, and audit support.
Identify and recommend process improvements, automation opportunities, and efficiency gains while maintaining accuracy, compliance, and service quality.
Maintain and improve procedures, reporting, metrics, and operational controls to support a scalable and well-controlled payment environment.
Demonstrate ownership, initiative, accountability, and sound judgment while managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelors degree in Accounting or equivalent education/experience.
Minimum of 8 years of experience, with degree.
Experience with ERP and AP systems, such as Oracle, Ariba, Concur, or similar finance, procurement, workflow, and expense management applications.
Experience supporting global accounts payable, multi-currency payments, banking services, vendor payments, policyholder payments, T&E card programs, and employee expense processes.
Strong understanding of accounting principles, general ledger activity, account reconciliations, journal entries, and AP-related close activities.
Experience serving as a lead resource, senior accountant, or subject matter expert within accounts payable, T&E, finance operations, or a shared services environment.
Experience working in a SOX-controlled or highly regulated environment, including control execution, documentation, testing, issue remediation, and audit support.
Ability to manage high-volume payment activity with strong attention to accuracy, timeliness, risk management, customer service, and operational efficiency.
Ability to support system changes, testing coordination, user acceptance testing, implementation readiness, and process improvement initiatives for AP and T&E applications.
Demonstrated ability to lead through influence, exercise sound judgment, resolve operational issues, and communicate clearly with business partners and leadership.
Advanced Excel proficiency and experience using Microsoft 365 tools to support reporting, documentation, collaboration, and process management.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Competitive Pay
Bonus for Eligible Employees
Benefits Package
Pension Plan
401k Match
Employee Stock Purchase Plan
Tuition Reimbursement
Disability Insurance
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Employee Discounts
Career Training & Development Opportunities
Health and Work/Life Balance Benefits
Paid Time Off starting at 160 hours annually for employees in their first year of service.
Ten (10) paid holidays per year (typically mirroring the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) holidays).
Be Well Company holistic wellness program, which includes Wellness Coaching and Reward Dollars
Parental Leave – fifteen (15) days of paid parental leave per calendar year to eligible employees with at least one year of service at the time of birth, placement of an adopted child, or placement of a foster care child.
Adoption Assistance
Employee Assistance Program
Back-Up Care Program
PTO for Volunteer Hours
Employee Matching Gifts Program
Employee Resource Groups
Inclusion and Diversity Programs
Employee Recognition Program
Referral Bonus Programs