Lead Sr. Staff Accountant ($68,900.00 - $84,900.00)

Position Summary:

The Lead Sr. Staff Accountant is responsible for managing daily AP tasks.

Job Duties:

• Lead and motivate outsource service providers
• Identify and communicate team day-to-day priorities
• Monitor A/P Inbox and backlog of exceptions for assigned staff to ensure timely resolution of issues and processing of invoices
• Understand end-to-end processes of all AP related tasks and serve as an SME for internal and external customers
• Address internal and external inquiries and facilitate the resolution of questions and issues. Provide superior customer service by following through on commitments and displaying a willingness to help.
• Identify issues and develop, implement and communicate process improvements for all department procedures
• Prepare detailed AP weekly/monthly metrics reports
• Collaborate with Energy Management team and Conservice teams to manage utility invoice payments
• Preparation of Upload files for processing complex and recurring billing
• Provide AP training to new and existing employees across the Company, including cross training and development.
• Provide superior customer service to our suppliers including onboarding and invoicing and other supplier support items
• Review invoices for accuracy, legibility, completeness, and conformance to policies and procedures prior to routing and/or processing in the accounts payable system
• Timely and accurate routing/processing of invoices and ensure that controls are maintained to prevent duplicate payments
• Collaborate with AP Management and other Leads to research, test, plan, design, and enhance workflow systems and processes and assist with testing/executing
• Participate annually in updating policies and procedures
• Participate in special projects and system upgrades/enhancements, as requested
• Promote a team-based environment that focuses on supporting other employees to ensure departmental success.

Minimum Qualifications / Other Expectations:

Education & Experience: 

• BA or BS degree in finance, accounting, economics, or related area, preferred
• Five to seven years of relevant AP experience with highly automated ERP systems.
• Familiarity with and adherence to standard accounting practices.

Other:

• Display strong customer service, organization and communication skills.
• Detail oriented with strong analytical skills.
• Experience in processing a high volume of work on a daily basis.
• Organized, proactive and deadline oriented.
• Highly motivated and able to work in a fast paced environment.
• Forward-thinking and creative with high ethical standards
• Able to exercise independent judgment in making decisions and resolving problems with the ability to be firm and flexible when needed.
• High level of reliability and integrity.
• Performs best in a team-based environment.
• Detail attentiveness, manual dexterity, organizational skills
• Proficient in excel including v-lookups and pivot tables