Spire
Lead, Accounts Payable
This position is responsible for daily workflow management and support of the Accounts Payable function, representing Supply Chain and Accounts Payable as a point of contact for both vendors and internal customers. Serves as the primary assistant and backup to the Accounts Payable Manager, assuming AP Manager's duties when needed Serves as the primary liaison between AP Manager and AP Clerks for coordination, socialization and implementation of Spire One business processes Monitors and manages work queues, and redirects AP resources as needed Coaches Accounts Payable Clerks and serves as the primary resource for AP Clerk questions Processes payments timely, including voids and re-issues, and ensures transactions are complete and accurate Manages the resolution of matching errors and invoice holds Monitors and provides reporting on aging of outstanding invoices to the Accounts Payable Manager periodically throughout the month Serves as the primary point of contact for internal and external payment inquiries, responding in a timely manner Manages AP internal controls by reviewing payments for Sarbanes Oxley 404 internal control compliance, approval verification and performing a quality review prior to payment Processes and tracks customer refunds Researches and reconciles accounts payable balances and vendor statements Processes payments in Oracle and SAP Ensures all month end payment activities are performed timely and accurately Performs Accounts Payable related account analyses and reconciliations Assists with annual 1099 and escheat reporting Identifies and helps implement recommended changes to improve Accounts Payable practices and processes Performs job duties in compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley 404 internal controls Associates degree in Finance, Accounting or a related business discipline or equivalent experience required Minimum of 5 years of relevant business experience required Experience with SAP and/or Oracle eBusiness Suite payable systems preferred Experience with reporting tools preferred Strong Ethics and Integrity, Dedication to a Safe Work Environment, Commitment to a Diverse Workforce that recognizes and respects Customer focus, results-driven, teamwork, communications, adaptability, quality, initiative, problem solving and analysis Strong leadership skills, including the ability to understand AP Clerk and business questions and concerns, while problem solving resolving issues Shared office environment Minimal travel required
This position is responsible for daily workflow management and support of the Accounts Payable function, representing Supply Chain and Accounts Payable as a point of contact for both vendors and internal customers. Serves as the primary assistant and backup to the Accounts Payable Manager, assuming AP Manager's duties when needed Serves as the primary liaison between AP Manager and AP Clerks for coordination, socialization and implementation of Spire One business processes Monitors and manages work queues, and redirects AP resources as needed Coaches Accounts Payable Clerks and serves as the primary resource for AP Clerk questions Processes payments timely, including voids and re-issues, and ensures transactions are complete and accurate Manages the resolution of matching errors and invoice holds Monitors and provides reporting on aging of outstanding invoices to the Accounts Payable Manager periodically throughout the month Serves as the primary point of contact for internal and external payment inquiries, responding in a timely manner Manages AP internal controls by reviewing payments for Sarbanes Oxley 404 internal control compliance, approval verification and performing a quality review prior to payment Processes and tracks customer refunds Researches and reconciles accounts payable balances and vendor statements Processes payments in Oracle and SAP Ensures all month end payment activities are performed timely and accurately Performs Accounts Payable related account analyses and reconciliations Assists with annual 1099 and escheat reporting Identifies and helps implement recommended changes to improve Accounts Payable practices and processes Performs job duties in compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley 404 internal controls Associates degree in Finance, Accounting or a related business discipline or equivalent experience required Minimum of 5 years of relevant business experience required Experience with SAP and/or Oracle eBusiness Suite payable systems preferred Experience with reporting tools preferred Strong Ethics and Integrity, Dedication to a Safe Work Environment, Commitment to a Diverse Workforce that recognizes and respects Customer focus, results-driven, teamwork, communications, adaptability, quality, initiative, problem solving and analysis Strong leadership skills, including the ability to understand AP Clerk and business questions and concerns, while problem solving resolving issues Shared office environment Minimal travel required