Accounts Payable Lead (B2P)

AP Team LeadThe AP Team Lead will help support the Global Process Owner, Buy-to-Pay, by assisting and monitoring the outsource team's efficiencies and compliance with company processes. Position will have set tasks to complete along with unexpected requests. Below are some of the key responsibilities for this role: Create and clear manual payments weekly for multiple company codes. Also, research and reduce the number of manual payments. Work with finance leaders to initiate the weekly payment runs completed by outsource team Monitor bank for return AP payments. Research and resolve for reissuance. Confirm new vendors setup in ERP Work with sourcing, buydesk and finance leaders to get invoice issues resolved Run VIM metrics for the outsource and finance leaders to make sure old items are being worked Be the backup to the outsource team for payment runs Act as a team leader for the outsource team to support invoice and payment processing, including updating desk top procedures when necessary Handle complex vendor inquiries and disputes, including resolving billing errors and negotiating adjustments or refunds to ensure fair and accurate transactions. Reconcile Concur to bank monthly for month end journal entries Run report out of Concur and send email to employees who have unsubmitted expense reports for each month and shut off any credit cards due to noncompliance with policy Be a backup for T&E setup Run Concur reports for various departments Adhoc projects assigned by manager Qualifications/Requirements: Work Experience: 5+ years' experience in B2P environment including leadership position(s) Experience with outsourced or shared services B2P function Understanding of the B2P function with ERP (preferably SAP) Previous success in a similar role required. Education or Certification: BA/BS degree in Accounting, Business, Finance or equivalent experience desired Certified Accounts Payable Practitioner certification or equivalent highly preferred Desired Characteristics: Proven ability to implement business process changes to improve operating efficiencies Leadership presence, ability to interact with all levels within the organizations(s) to resolve issues or impact changes. Strong verbal and written communication skills and ability to interface with all levels of management and customers. Ability to work with a remote team Strong problem-solving skills Compensation: This position has a compensation package inclusive of base, benefits, 401K contribution, time off, recognition awards and more. This salary range is up to $75,000. Benefits and Perks All around competitive culture where together we strive to : Approach each day with tenacious curiosity Communicate openly and honestly-internally and externally Work hard, take risks, fail fastlearn and move on Embrace diversity and welcome opposing thoughts Empower and develop each other We have an open and inclusive culture where you'll learn and grow through programs and resources like: Quarterly company all employee meetings Management and Leadership development Initiatives and special projects with executive leadership exposure Access to top-notch learning courses through LinkedIn Learning Regular manager check-ins to drive performance and career growth Our more standard benefits Full-time exempt roles have a Permissive Time Off Policy, giving you flexibility to rest, relax and recharge away from work Paid Company Holidays A comprehensive benefits plan including medical, dental, life, vision, disability, and life insurance 401(K) retirement programs with a fully vested immediate company match Flexible Spending Account options for pre-tax employee allocations Equal Opportunity Employer Current is an Equal Opportunity Employee. We do not discriminate of the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by law. All employment is decided on the basis qualifications, merit, and business need. At Current, we are Always On and working to improve lives with the industry's most expansive portfolio of sustainable advanced lighting and intelligent controls that reliably meet our customers' needs. Learn more at CurrentLighting.com