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Robert Half Accounts Payable Lead in Oak Brook, Illinois
Description
We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Lead to join our team in Oak Brook, Illinois. This role is critical to overseeing and enhancing the Payables / Procure-to-Pay (P2P) function, ensuring efficiency, accuracy, and scalability within a dynamic and fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounts payable operations, process improvement, and team leadership.
Transformation, efficiencies and strong systems skills are ideal.
Responsibilities:
• Oversee daily accounts payable operations, including invoice processing, coding, and payment runs.
• Manage month-end close activities, such as reconciliations, aging analysis, and financial reporting.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy within the AP function.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including Procurement and Accounting, to streamline workflows.
• Supervise and mentor AP team members, fostering a culture of accountability and growth.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and regulatory standards in all AP activities.
• Monitor and analyze key performance indicators to assess AP effectiveness and identify areas for improvement.
• Drive automation initiatives to reduce manual processes and improve operational scalability.
• Maintain vendor relationships and address inquiries to ensure smooth payment operations.
• Develop and document standard operating procedures to support process consistency and clarity
Benefits include insurance, 401K, vacation, holiday pay and more
Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in accounts payable or related financial operations.
• Proficiency in accounts payable systems and tools, including invoice coding and payment processing.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial data and identify trends.
• Experience with month-end close processes and financial reconciliations.
• Familiarity with AP automation tools and workflow management platforms.
• Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills, with a focus on process improvement.
• Ability to lead and mentor a team in a collaborative and fast-paced environment.
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