Account Payable Team Lead (AUS)
- Lead team of Accounts Payable Executives, coach team members on performance expectations, ensure monthly targets are achieved, resolve incoming AP inquiries, process invoices, close accounts payable sub-ledger, monitor team's deliverables, collaborate with other teams for efficient process
- Ensured accuracy of invoices and payments to vendors.
- Monitored accounts payable activity, ensuring timely payment of vendor invoices.
- Developed internal controls to ensure accurate and timely accounting records.
- Analyzed financial data and prepared reports for management review.
- Collaborated with other departments to resolve discrepancies in accounts payable transactions.
- Maintained vendor files, including contact information and payment history.
- Reconciled monthly statements from vendors and resolved any discrepancies.
- Conducted periodic audits of accounts payable processes to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
- Generated monthly Accounts Payable aging report for management review.
- Tracked all open purchase orders, verifying receipt of goods and services prior to payment processing.
- Provided support to auditors during year-end audit process by providing requested documents.
- Performed research on vendor inquiries related to invoice disputes or other issues.
- Assisted with special projects as needed, such as implementing new accounting software systems.
- Advised staff on proper coding of invoices according to departmental budget codes.
- Managed daily operations of the accounts payable department, including training new staff members.
- Processed weekly check runs in a timely manner while adhering to established deadlines.
- Handled high-volume invoice processing with minimal supervision.
- Reconciled monthly statements and transactions to keep records accurate and current.
- Problem-solved accounts payable questions on behalf of internal team members, management and vendors.
- Verified vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions.