Accounts Payable Lead - Amerit Fleet Solutions

Position Summary:

Amerit Fleet Solutions, one of the leading fleet maintenance companies in the U.S., is seeking an experienced, inspired and mission-driven Accounts Payable Team Lead to join our growing team!

 

What’s in it for you? Full-Benefits within 30 days! Benefits include medical, dental, vision, prescription drug coverage, paid vacation, holidays, and sick time, 401K, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, disability insurance, ASE certification program, employee recognition program, employee discounts, employee assistance program, and growth opportunities! 

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Initiates, cultivates, and maintains strong relationships with vendors
• Processes vendor invoices, vendor credit memos.
• Assigns proper general ledger account coding.
• Review submitted invoices and confirmed supporting documentation, correct G/L coding, and appropriate approval prior to entering invoice into accounts payable system for payment.
• Conduct independent research, follow-up, and resolution of PO/variance/matching/receiving issues.
• Assists in year-end audits and ad hoc projects as required.
• Assures that invoices are paid timely to receive all appropriate early payment discounts.
• Cash management preparing wire transfers, ACHs, etc.
• Assures accuracy of annual Form 1099 Reporting.
• Works under minimum supervision.
• Vendor Management
• Request W-9 forms from prospective vendors.
• Maintain up to date information for vendors
• Input new vendors in compliance with regulatory requirements
• Comply with all applicable laws/regulations, as well as company policies/procedures.
• Verify vendor accounts by reconciling monthly statements and related transactions.
• Protect organization's value by keeping information confidential.
• Participate in educational opportunities to update job understanding
• Perform filing and other duties as assigned
• Communicate with clients, managers, and techs via phone, text, and email.
• Communicate work orders and observe workflow progress on shop to ensure work is completed to specified requirements in a timely manner. 

Key Competencies and Minimum Education:

• 5+ years’ experience in accounts payable with general ledger accounting experience.
• Solid understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounts payable principles.
• Hands-on experience with spreadsheets and proprietary software.
• Proficiency in English and in MS Office.
• Customer service orientation and negotiation skills.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail and desire for continuous improvement and learning.
• A positive and professional attitude
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills (documentation, communication with peers, supervisors, etc.)
• Ability to follow instructions and complete required training
• Strong computer skills/phone/customer service/leadership and interpersonal skills
• Must be multi-tasked oriented
• Experience in customer support is a plus
• Time management and planning skills