Accounts Payable Lead

We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Accounts Payable Lead to join our growing team. This role will report to the Senior Manager and play a key role in driving process improvements, ensuring accurate and timely payment processing, and overseeing offshore teams. The ideal candidate will be passionate about enhancing operational efficiency, collaborative, and a self-starter with a strong enthusiasm for change management.

What you'll do

Process Oversight and Improvement:

• Assist the Sr. Manager and departmental leadership in analyzing, designing, and implementing process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy in accounts payable operations.
• Identify and resolve bottlenecks in the Procure-to-Pay workflow.
• Champion change management initiatives to ensure smooth transitions and adoption of process improvements.
• Document, update, and maintain all desktop procedures to ensure consistency and clarity in accounts payable processes.

Payment Processing and Compliance:

• Ensure accurate and timely payment processing of invoices, expenses, customer refund payments, and ad hoc transactions.
• Ensure adherence to SOX controls and compliance with company policies and financial regulations.

Team Supervision:

• Provide managerial support, including supervising, training, and supporting offshore accounts payable teams, providing guidance, support, and performance feedback.
• Act as back-up and support for the international AP teams.
• Foster a collaborative, adaptable, and accountable work environment.

Reporting and Analysis:

• Generate and analyze AP reports to provide insights and track key team performance metrics to ensure departmental efficiency.
• Leverage experience creating dashboards to enhance visibility into AP performance and process efficiency.
• Utilize data and reporting to provide insights to departmental leadership on departmental performance and opportunities for improvement. 

Month-End Close Review:

• Review and approve journal entries related to accounts payable.
• Perform account reconciliations and resolve any discrepancies.

Who you are

Qualifications:

• 7+ years of experience in accounts payable.
• Strong knowledge of SOX compliance and internal controls.
• Experience in a supervisory or managerial capacity; proven track record of supporting high performing teams. 
• Proficiency in Navan, Brex, and Workday is preferred.
• Experience with financial close systems such as Blackline or FloQast.
• Proven track record of driving process improvements and implementing best practices.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Strong organizational skills with a commitment to timely follow-up and task completion.

Preferred Skills:

• Familiarity with offshore team management.
• Experience in a fast-paced, technology-driven environment.
• Analytical mindset with a focus on problem-solving and efficiency.
• Enthusiasm for leading and managing change management initiatives.
• Advanced experience in creating dashboards and visual reports to support data-driven decision-making.

Airtable is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and strive to create a workplace where everyone has an equal opportunity to thrive. We welcome people of different backgrounds, experiences, abilities, and perspectives. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or any characteristic protected by applicable federal and state laws, regulations and ordinances. Learn more about your EEO rights as an applicant. 

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