Accounts Payable Lead

POSITION SUMMARY

The Accounts Payable Lead will oversee all aspects of a high-volume payables process. The Lead role is vital in managing all stages of invoice workflows to ensure efficient and timely supplier payments and analysis of discrepancies. The Lead will be responsible for supervising and developing a team of AP Specialists, identifying areas for continuous improvements, and achieving key financial deliverables.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Responsible for managing a team of Accounts Payable Analysts and service provider that are responsible for the timely and accurate processing of accounts payable.

2. Ensure all team members interact and conduct business with our external and internal Suppliers using a high degree of professionalism and customer service.

3. Process Control and Improvement: Utilize lean six sigma tools and techniques to drive efficiency and effective improvement in the Accounts Payable process and reduce the cost of executing and managing the process year over year. Work with internal and external resources to share best practices and implement improvements and standardization where possible. Lead improvement projects comprised of team members from operations, IT, finance and third-party solution providers. Create an environment that promotes continuous improvement and transparency at all levels; Identify and implement activities to promote best practices/standards across the Accounts Payable process.

4. Supplier Management: Utilize understanding of the contractual agreements with third-party suppliers to effectively execute the Accounts payable process. Use this contractual understanding to explain key contract concepts to team members and customers. Effectively partner with these suppliers to deliver services at committed levels.

5. Management of Transaction Processing and Issue Resolution: Manage the team and process to ensure invoice exceptions are resolved in a timely manner, according to standards and that the root causes of recurring exceptions are identified and addressed.

6. Regularly analyze trends/metrics to determine continuous improvement projects and identify issues for root cause analysis.

7. Promote a courteous, friendly demeanor across the team when handling inquiries both internally and externally; Handle escalated issues from the team as appropriate.

8. Leadership, Communication, and Teamwork: Promote effective communication with service provider and internal USG teams; Actively engage in problems/conflict resolution, coaching, counseling, training, and employee development.

Qualifications

· 4+ years in accounts payable.

· 1-3 years of supervisory experience in accounts payable or accounting setting.

· Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business-related field or equivalent experience.

· Experience using Oracle ERP a plus.

Rate of pay may be adjusted based on the qualifications and experience of the candidate.

USG employees enjoy a number of benefit options for themselves and their families. These include two medical insurance options, as well as vision and dental coverage. The cost of these optional programs varies based on coverage level - employees generally pay 25% of the monthly premium cost, USG pays the rest. These coverage options are offered on the first day of employment with no waiting period.

Additionally, USG employees enjoy both a 401(k) Investment Plan with company match and a pension plan. Beyond these main features, employees may also choose from a number of additional programs like life insurance, accident insurance, legal insurance, even pet insurance, just to name a few. USG also offers Quarterly (hourly) / Annual (salary) bonus potential for all employees based on performance metrics tied to safety, quality, and productivity.  USG also provides employees with paid time off and paid holidays.

Since 1902, Chicago-based USG has been a leader in producing innovative, award-winning products and systems to build everything from major commercial developments and residential housing to home improvements. USG's employees are committed to the highest levels of customer satisfaction and quality in everything we do. Our steadfast commitment to the company's core business values – innovation, quality, integrity, service, diversity, efficiency and safety – have helped us become the company we are today.

 EOE including disability/veteran