Full-Time Accounts Payable Team Leader at H.B. Fuller Available Openings: 1 Posted Date: May 14, 2021 Industry: Accounting, Financial Pay Type: Salary Compensation: TBD Education Level: Bachelor's Degree The Accounts Payable (AP) Team Leader reports to the Accounts Payable Manager and has responsibility for various AP functions and compliance work. Position will also manage the day-to-day activity, as well as monitor and report all A/P activities for the 10 manufacturing sites, formerly known as Royal Adhesives.

**Responsibilities**

* Train and lead accounts payable team members

* Ensure that payables are recorded in compliance with GAAP, SOX, and H.B. Fullers internal policies

* Provide day-to-day prioritization to A/P team (daily report)

* Complete month-end close responsibilities as assigned

* Ensure all the department tasks, are completed timely and accurate. Including AP aging analysis, accruals analysis, RNI and GR/IR, etc.

* Support and monitor defined AP KPI`s (daily, weekly, monthly)

* Develop and implement processes for effective issue escalation and resolution

* Identify, analyze and solve complex issues

* Establish strong network with key internal/external stakeholders and provide partnership through quality service delivery and timely issue resolution

* Maintain a high degree of customer service to vendors and internal H.B. Fuller employees utilizing the departments services

* Support the plants to ensure timely resolution of issues/questions

* Routinely and accurately perform back-up responsibilities within Royal A/P and/or another Royal GFS department

* Participate or lead projects as assigned and help with system testing as a lead participant

**Team Development / Leadership (15%)**

* Demonstrate leadership and decision-making skills that ensure a teamwork environment.

* Provide leadership to the team taking accountability for team performance.

* Train employees to enhance their performance, development, and work production.

**Compliance (5%)**

* Assist with 1099 reporting and audits.

* Provide support for internal and external audits, including preparation of PBC work papers.

* Ensure internal controls and best practices are followed.

**Qualifications**

* Bachelors degree with major in Accounting, Finance, or related field

* 2 years of Accounting experience (Shared Services environment preferred)

* Proven accounting knowledge, including journal entries, accruals and closing activities

* Strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)

* Self-motivated with desire for continuous improvement

* Good organizational skills, with flexibility to accommodate shifting priorities

* Travel expected (10%)

**Preferred Qualifications:**

* U.S. 1099 and Canada T4A filing experience.

* General Accounting experience

* SOX experience

* SAP/Adage