Accounting Career Consultants
Why is this a great opportunity?
Lead full-cycle Accounts Payable and oversee a team of AP Specialists, stepping into a leadership role with strong growth potential. Join a fast-growing, PE-backed services company that’s expanded from start-up to over $2.5B in just a few years. Report to a sharp Regional Controller within a collaborative Midwest finance team. Hybrid flexibility with 2–3 work-from-home days each week after training. Competitive benefits including PTO, medical/dental/vision, and a 401(k) with 50% match up to 8%. Convenient office location in Ballwin, MO.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead the full-cycle accounts payable function, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices, payments, and vendor setup. Oversee vendor management, maintain strong relationships, and resolve escalated payment or invoice issues. Manage AP-related month-end and year-end close activities, including reconciliations and reporting. Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and regulatory standards. Direct the annual 1099 process and maintain proper vendor documentation. Monitor AP aging reports, identify discrepancies, and ensure timely resolution. Supervise, mentor, and develop AP staff while fostering a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement. Collaborate with other departments to streamline workflows and enhance system integration. Lead or participate in process improvement and system optimization initiatives to drive efficiency. Support audits, special projects, and cross-functional financial initiatives as needed. Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field required. Minimum of 5 years of progressive AP experience including leadership or supervisory responsibilities. Strong understanding of full-cycle AP, financial controls, and ERP systems. Proficiency in Excel and familiarity with electronic payment and banking platforms. Excellent communication, organization, and leadership skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively across teams.
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Lead the full-cycle accounts payable function, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices, payments, and vendor setup. Oversee vendor management, maintain strong relationships, and resolve escalated payment or invoice issues. Manage AP-related month-end and year-end close activities, including reconciliations and reporting. Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and regulatory standards. Direct the annual 1099 process and maintain proper vendor documentation. Monitor AP aging reports, identify discrepancies, and ensure timely resolution. Supervise, mentor, and develop AP staff while fostering a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement. Collaborate with other departments to streamline workflows and enhance system integration. Lead or participate in process improvement and system optimization initiatives to drive efficiency. Support audits, special projects, and cross-functional financial initiatives as needed. Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field required. Minimum of 5 years of progressive AP experience including leadership or supervisory responsibilities. Strong understanding of full-cycle AP, financial controls, and ERP systems. Proficiency in Excel and familiarity with electronic payment and banking platforms. Excellent communication, organization, and leadership skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively across teams.
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