Senior Accounts Payable Team Lead - Full Time

Come Join Our Dynamic Team! 

Are you looking for a way to advance your career? Are you motivated by making a difference in the lives of the people you serve? Do you value quality relationships, excellent customer service, and integrity? If so, we want to meet you!

Why is La Posada the right place to expand your career? 

• Excellent work/life balance
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) with company match
• Excellent health insurance
• Mileage incentive program if you live over 15 miles away
• Beautiful campus with free on-site fitness center
• Discount at Los Niños del Valle pre-school
• Scholarship program. Up to $2,500 per year after 6 months of service, plus yearly opportunity for additional scholarship awards.

Under the direction of the Accounting Manager, this position will oversee the daily operations of the accounts payable team. This position is responsible for managing the end-to-end AP process, ensuring accuracy and timeliness in payments, maintaining vendors, and supporting the month-end close process.

Essential Functions

•  Supervise, mentor, and lead the AP specialist, providing guidance, support, and training as needed.
•  Monitor daily operations, including invoice processing, payment runs, and vendor account reconciliation.
•  Ensure all AP transactions comply with internal policies and external regulations.
•  Administrator of corporate credit card program: manage employee card issuance, monitor card usage, and reconcile credit card statements.
•  Administer the employee expense reporting process platform.
•  Manage the 1099 process, including vendor classification, W-9 collection, data review, year-end filing, and regulatory compliance.
•  Maintain accurate vendor records and ensure timely communication with vendors regarding payments and queries.
•  Assist in the preparation for audits by providing necessary documentation and reports.
•  Lead process improvement initiatives to optimize efficiency and reduce errors.
•  Support month-end and year-end closing activities related to accounts payable.
•  Generate and analyze AP reports to provide insights.

Competencies

•  Accuracy - Ability to perform work accurately and thoroughly
•  Communication, Verbal - Able to communicate effectively and clearly, in a professional and friendly manner with all types of personalities.
•  Communication, Written - Ability to communicate in writing clearly and concisely.
•  Interpersonal - Ability to get along well with a variety of personalities and individuals.
•  Time Management - Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given deadlines.
•  Ethics & Integrity - Earns others’ trust and respect through consistent honesty and professionalism in all interactions.
•  Autonomy – Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Skills and Abilities

Education: College degree or AA desired or 3+ years relevant work experience. 

Computer Skills: Proficient in the use of and mastery of a variety of computer software, including data management/accounting, MS Office, MS Excel, and NetSuite Accounting System.

If you believe you would be a good fit for this position and you live by the values of integrity, compassion, and respect for seniors and co-workers, then you may be the candidate we’re looking for! 

Apply today to start your new adventure!