Accounts Payable Lead

JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title

Accounts Payable Lead

Reports to

Accounting Manager

Works closely with

Senior Accountant

Leadership Team

Project Management Team

The Accounts Payable Lead is responsible for processing payments in compliance with company policies and procedures, as well as overseeing the AP specialists in the financial processing of transactions for the company using skills in project management, organization, and communications to manage all payments to suppliers, vendors, owners, and General Contractors.

Essential Functions

· Maintain accounts payable, ensure timely payment of invoices, confirm validity of the debt, gather appropriate signatures, send out checks/process ACH, process new suppliers and subcontractors, follow up with suppliers and subcontractors as needed · Update financial records via accounting software · Managing accounts payable using accounting software and other programs · Handling accounts payable for separate entities and suppliers · Establishing and maintaining relationships with new and existing suppliers · Ensuring invoices are paid in a timely and accurate manner while following company procedures · Processing due invoices for payment

· Comparing purchase orders, prices, terms of payment and other charges · Maintain bookkeeping databases and spreadsheets, updating information as needed · Update supplier and subcontractors accounts based on payment or contact information · Delegating responsibilities to AP Specialists as well as overseeing their performance.

Performance Measurements

· Close the AP for the month and provide financial reports within 8-days of the end of the month

Key Competencies

· Teamwork

· Responsibility

· Adaptability and Reliability

· Decision Making

· Effective Communication

· Trustworthiness & Ethics

· Problem Solving

· Organizational Skills

· Results Oriented

Work Environment

Office

Physical Demands

The physical demands of this position must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Evening and weekend work may be required to complete projects.

· The employee is required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; talk or hear.

· Specific vision abilities required by the job may include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and an ability to adjust focus.

· Must have the ability to operate a computer with proficiency.

Travel Required

None

Qualifications, experience, and skills

· High school diploma or equal (GED)

· A minimum of 2 years accounts payable experience

· Solid organizational skills including attention to detail

· Ability to foster and engaged and collaborative work environment

· Highly organized with proven time-management and prioritization skills

· Strong computer skills and proficiency in MS Office and Outlook

· Understanding of the financial process such as bookkeeping and tax filing

· Basic math skills

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills

· Good organizational and time management skills

· The ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining accuracy

· The ability to collaborate with co-workers, clients, and suppliers

· Ability to pass a pre-employment background, criminal, and drug screening.

· Sage 300 experience

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience with Accounts Payable in the construction industry?

Experience:

• Accounts Payable: 2 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Houston, TX 77008 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $35