Accounting Support Lead

Lead Accounting Support – Accounts Payable

We are looking for a highly organized and detail-oriented Lead Accounting Support – Accounts Payable professional to oversee and support the AP functions within our finance department. This role will ensure the accurate and timely processing of vendor invoices, payments, and reconciliations while providing guidance to the AP team. The ideal candidate has strong leadership skills, a deep understanding of AP processes, and the ability to streamline workflows for greater efficiency.

As a lead, the person in this position provides complex accounting support with lead responsibility in an accounting department.

Duties Include

• Oversee the full cycle of accounts payable, including invoice processing, payment approvals, and reconciliations.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices while verifying proper coding and approvals.
• Manage vendor relationships, addressing inquiries and resolving payment discrepancies.
• Process weekly check runs, ACH payments, and wire transfers in accordance with company policies.
• Maintain accurate AP records and ensure compliance with financial policies and procedures.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to the AP team, ensuring efficiency and adherence to best practices.
• Assist in training and onboarding new team members.
• Act as the primary point of contact for escalated AP-related issues.
• Collaborate with procurement, operations, and finance teams to ensure smooth payment processing.
• Prepare and analyze AP aging reports, ensuring timely payment of invoices.
• Assist in month-end and year-end closing processes by reconciling accounts and preparing reports.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, GAAP, and regulatory requirements.
• Assist in audits by providing necessary documentation and explanations related to AP transactions.
• Identify inefficiencies in the AP process and recommend improvements.
• Implement best practices for vendor management, invoice approvals, and payment processing.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field (preferred but not required with equivalent experience).
• Minimum of 5 years in accounts payable.
• Strong understanding of AP processes, vendor management, and payment processing.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g. SAP, NetSuite) and Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

Compensation: This is a salaried exempt role. The salary range for this role and market is between $70,000 - $80,000 annually. Factors that may affect the starting salary include geography/market and the individual's tenure, performance, skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. Employees in this role are also eligible for an annual bonus in accordance with the terms of the Company's applicable plan. Employees in this role are not eligible for overtime.

Benefits: Subject to applicable eligibility requirements, the following benefits are offered for this role: tuition reimbursement; medical, dental, and vision insurance; prescription drug coverage; 401(k) retirement plan; short-term disability insurance; 8 weeks paid birthing leave; 2 weeks paid bonding leave; life and long-term disability insurance. Depending on date of hire, and subject to applicable eligibility requirements, new employees in this role also receive up to: 12 days paid time off, 2 paid well-being days, 1 paid volunteer day, 10 paid holidays, and 3 floating holidays per year.

Our Culture: At Lennox, our Core Values of Integrity, Respect & Excellence are ingrained in the fabric of the organization. They define our culture – which is about how we do business and how we treat others. Lennox is not just a workplace; we are a global community that values each team member's contributions. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to recruit, develop, and retain talented individuals from a wide range of backgrounds, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to succeed and contribute to our continued growth and success. At Lennox, you'll take pride in our brands, knowing you are part of something special. Come, stay, and grow with us!

Disclaimers: The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Lennox reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.