Lead Accounts Payable Analyst - 77 Consultants
Seattle, WA 98158
About the Job
**Summary:**
The Accounts Payable Consultant possesses a comprehensive understanding of Accounts Payable processes, including the complete Procure to Pay cycle.
This candidate will be instrumental in assisting Accounts Payable leadership with the management of daily operations, ensuring timely and accurate payments to vendors while upholding compliance and operational efficiency. Identification of improvement areas, driving consistent performance in alignment with established and proposed Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), as well as the creation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and documentation, are critical aspects of this role.
The position can be remote but may have to come to office occasionallyÂ
**Important Details:**
- Demonstrated experience in managing a large team.
- Public accounting experience with a public company (excluding Big Four firms).
- Strong focus on data and reporting, including metrics and KPIs, as well as the ability to create reports and templates from inception.
- Capability to perform the job effectively in collaboration with the team, which comprises primarily inexperienced CBA representatives, presenting a challenging environment.
- Sufficient experience, technical proficiency, and interpersonal skills to adapt to diverse profiles within a complex work setting.
- Requirement for an Accounts Payable Subject Matter Expert with extensive knowledge of all Accounts Payable processes.
**Key Duties:**
- Provide support to the leadership team in overseeing the workload and staffing coverage for Accounts Payable Specialists, Analysts, and Contractors.
- Develop and analyze reports and KPIs to assess performance.
- Document and enhance standard operating procedures and training materials.
- Identify and document opportunities for process improvement with an emphasis on operational efficiency.
- Resolve complex and high visibility Accounts Payable issues effectively.
- Review, approve, and facilitate payment runs.
- Conduct quality assurance reviews of payables.
- Collaborate closely with the Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) program to revise or create Accounts Payable workflows, narratives, and controls.
- Audit intricate vendor statements.
- Review journal entries during the month-end financial close process.
- Execute ad hoc duties as assigned.
**Job-Specific Skills, Experience, and Education Required:**
- A minimum of five to eight years of progressive experience in Accounts Payable or related fields.
- A minimum of three to five years of experience in team management.
- Capability to communicate and collaborate effectively across all organizational levels.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), and Accounts Payable procedures.
- Continued demonstration and retention of advanced knowledge regarding company policies.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
- High school diploma or its equivalent. - Must be at least eighteen years of age.
- Authorization to work in the United States is mandatory.
**Preferred Qualifications:**
- Experience with expense reimbursement and Corporate Card programs.
- Bachelor’s degree with a concentration in accounting or a related field is preferred.
- Experience within the airline industry. - Familiarity with PeopleSoft software.
- Experience in banking integration projects.
- Project management experience.
- Proficiency in Tableau or similar platforms for creating reports and KPIs.
**Job-Specific Leadership Expectations:**
- Exemplify the organization's values by prioritizing safety, adhering to ethical standards, fostering kindness, delivering exceptional performance, and striving for remarkable outcomes.
- Foster a diverse and inclusive culture, ensuring all employees feel secure and valued within the organization.
The Accounts Payable Consultant possesses a comprehensive understanding of Accounts Payable processes, including the complete Procure to Pay cycle.
This candidate will be instrumental in assisting Accounts Payable leadership with the management of daily operations, ensuring timely and accurate payments to vendors while upholding compliance and operational efficiency. Identification of improvement areas, driving consistent performance in alignment with established and proposed Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), as well as the creation of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and documentation, are critical aspects of this role.
The position can be remote but may have to come to office occasionallyÂ
**Important Details:**
- Demonstrated experience in managing a large team.
- Public accounting experience with a public company (excluding Big Four firms).
- Strong focus on data and reporting, including metrics and KPIs, as well as the ability to create reports and templates from inception.
- Capability to perform the job effectively in collaboration with the team, which comprises primarily inexperienced CBA representatives, presenting a challenging environment.
- Sufficient experience, technical proficiency, and interpersonal skills to adapt to diverse profiles within a complex work setting.
- Requirement for an Accounts Payable Subject Matter Expert with extensive knowledge of all Accounts Payable processes.
**Key Duties:**
- Provide support to the leadership team in overseeing the workload and staffing coverage for Accounts Payable Specialists, Analysts, and Contractors.
- Develop and analyze reports and KPIs to assess performance.
- Document and enhance standard operating procedures and training materials.
- Identify and document opportunities for process improvement with an emphasis on operational efficiency.
- Resolve complex and high visibility Accounts Payable issues effectively.
- Review, approve, and facilitate payment runs.
- Conduct quality assurance reviews of payables.
- Collaborate closely with the Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) program to revise or create Accounts Payable workflows, narratives, and controls.
- Audit intricate vendor statements.
- Review journal entries during the month-end financial close process.
- Execute ad hoc duties as assigned.
**Job-Specific Skills, Experience, and Education Required:**
- A minimum of five to eight years of progressive experience in Accounts Payable or related fields.
- A minimum of three to five years of experience in team management.
- Capability to communicate and collaborate effectively across all organizational levels.
- Demonstrated knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX), and Accounts Payable procedures.
- Continued demonstration and retention of advanced knowledge regarding company policies.
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
- High school diploma or its equivalent. - Must be at least eighteen years of age.
- Authorization to work in the United States is mandatory.
**Preferred Qualifications:**
- Experience with expense reimbursement and Corporate Card programs.
- Bachelor’s degree with a concentration in accounting or a related field is preferred.
- Experience within the airline industry. - Familiarity with PeopleSoft software.
- Experience in banking integration projects.
- Project management experience.
- Proficiency in Tableau or similar platforms for creating reports and KPIs.
**Job-Specific Leadership Expectations:**
- Exemplify the organization's values by prioritizing safety, adhering to ethical standards, fostering kindness, delivering exceptional performance, and striving for remarkable outcomes.
- Foster a diverse and inclusive culture, ensuring all employees feel secure and valued within the organization.
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