Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant – Accounts Payable Lead

Job Description

The Senior Accountant – Accounts Payable Lead is responsible for owning and optimizing the Company’s procure-to-pay function. This role oversees day-to-day A/P operations, supervises offshore processing resources, ensures strong internal controls, and partners with Finance leadership to manage cash discipline and vendor relationships. This position requires a detail-oriented accounting professional who can operate at both the transactional and strategic levels—ensuring accurate and timely payments while continuously improving processes, strengthening controls, and preparing the organization for automation initiatives. 

This role reports to the SVP Finance.

Duties & Responsibilities:

A/P Operations Ownership

• Lead end-to-end A/P process, including invoice intake, coding, approvals, and payment execution
• Ensure invoices are processed and paid in accordance with vendor terms and approval policies
• Maintain oversight of aging and proactively manage exceptions
• Supervise and provide direction to India-based A/P processing resources
• Review work for accuracy and completeness
• Identify training needs and drive continuous improvement

Vendor Relationship & Issue Management

• Serve as primary escalation point for vendor issues
• Resolve duplicate payments, incorrect payments, or late payment concerns
• Partner with procurement and other business stakeholders to resolve invoice discrepancies
• Maintain credibility and professionalism in vendor communications

Cash Discipline & Reporting

• Monitor A/P aging and support weekly cash forecast processes
• Coordinate with Treasury to align payment timing with liquidity strategy
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting of A/P metrics

Controls, Compliance & Process Improvement

• Lead process documentation and improvement initiatives
• Ensure adherence to internal controls and approval workflows
• Support external audit requests and PBC schedules related to A/P
• Prepare the A/P function for automation enhancements (2026 roadmap)
• Assist with ad hoc accounting projects and reporting tasks as assigned.

What Success Looks Like For This Role

• On-time payments with minimal exceptions
• Clean A/P aging with no surprise escalations
• Zero repeat vendor issues caused by internal process failure
• High-performing offshore team with clear accountability
• A documented, scalable A/P process ready for automation

Required Qualifications:

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.

Experience:

• 5 years of progressive accounting experience
• 2 years of hands-on accounts payable leadership experience
• Experience supervising or coordinating offshore or remote processing teams preferred
• Experience in high-volume A/P environments

Skills / Preferred Qualifications:

• Thorough understanding of GAAP and accounting procedures
• Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, or QuickBooks)
• Advanced Excel skills
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

• Knowledge of internal control frameworks

Physical & Environmental Requirements:

• Role is performed in both office and hybrid work environments
• Must be able to sit and use a computer for extended periods
• Standard business office setting

Location:

INS HQ – Richardson, TX (Dallas-Fort Worth Metro Area)
Candidate must reside in or be willing to relocate to the DFW area. No relocation assistance provided.

EEO Statement:

Industrial Networking Solutions (INS) is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We maintain a drug-free workplace and conduct pre-employment substance abuse testing and criminal background checks. 

Salary : $70,000 - $75,000