Sr Lead, Accounts Payable

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Responsible for managing full-cycle AP Processing - coding, batching, processing, and disbursing of AP invoices.
• Running weekly check and ACH pay cycles.
• Reconcile vendor statements and invoices.
• Research discrepancies.
• Managing vendor relationships.
• Work with internal and external stakeholders to resolve payable issues while maintaining effective working relationships.
• Participate with internal and audit requests.
• Assist the AP Manager in the month-end and year-end close process, including but not limited to, reconciliations and accruals.
• Resolving complex issues.
• Performance management of Accounts Payable including reviews, corrective action, mentoring, and development plans.
• Assist in interviewing and hiring of staff.
• Guide, mentor, and develop the AP team to promote collaboration and high performance.
• Assist the AP Manager in special projects as needed.
• Identify process improvements and automation to increase efficiency and accuracy.
• Files annual 1099 form reports and maintains records.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION

• High school diploma/GED or equivalent working knowledge preferred.

EXPERIENCE

• 4 years of experience in Account Payable in a fast-paced, high-volume environment.

KNOWLEDGE

• Requires 2 years of experience acting as a team lead in a healthcare environment

SKILLS

• Strong knowledge of AP Processes, controls, and best practices
• Excellent critical thinking and troubleshooting skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills including conflict management
• Experience working in Microsoft products – Word, Outlook, and Excel (advanced formulas, pivot table)
• Excellent attention to details

ABILITIES

• Ability to multi-task and work well under pressure.
• Ability to meet time-sensitive goals.
• Ability to analyze problems and interpret information and prioritize and reprioritize, as necessary.
• Ability to work independently, and as part of a team.

ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS

• Normal office environment.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS

• Requires sitting and standing associated with a normal office environment.
• Combination of bending, lifting, and transferring activities.
• Manual dexterity using a computer keyboard, phone, and scanner.

ORGANIZATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• HOPCo Mission, Vision and Values must be acknowledged and adhered to

This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities and working conditions may change as needs evolve.