Lead, Accounts Payable

Spire • Birmingham, AL

149d

About The Position

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.

Requirements

• 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

Responsibilities

• Serves as the primary assistant and backup to the Accounts Payable Manager, assuming AP Manager's duties during 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

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Utilities
• Education Level: Associate degree