Lead Accounts Payable Administrator

$55,800 - $67,000/Yr

Subaru Of America - Camden, NJ

Full-time - Mid Level

Remote - Camden, NJ

Merchant Wholesalers, Durable Goods

About the position

The Lead Accounts Payable Administrator at Subaru of America, Inc. is responsible for overseeing the accounts payable process, ensuring accurate and timely processing of invoices, and managing the integration of A/P systems with existing financial systems. This role involves troubleshooting issues, generating payments, and performing month-end closing duties while also providing training and support to junior staff and interns.

Responsibilities

• Facilitates and troubleshoots invoices through the Accounts Payable (A/P) automation systems (Oracle and Inspyrus).
• Research non-standard invoices and system errors to investigate cause and provide a resolution.
• Generates payments in Oracle that are transmitted to the bank (including checks and ACH payments).
• Performs all month-end closing duties including processing open transactions in a timely manner and recording payments to the general ledger.
• Works closely with various areas of the business (including IT) to facilitate month-end close.
• Assists in the implementation and ongoing management of A/P systems, ensuring smooth integration with existing financial systems.
• Delegates and reviews the work of interns, junior staff members, and temporary employees.
• Provides training on processes and functions within the A/P automation systems.
• Purchases and tracks gift cards for various initiatives, such as contests or awards.
• Administers the supplier master data records, including entering new suppliers into the Oracle system and ensuring that supplier records are accurate and up to date.
• Works with internal and external audit teams to provide reports and documentation based on various inquiries and projects.
• Completes larger-scale A/P projects such as auditing larger travel and expense (T&E) expenses for management prior to payment and preparing Unclaimed Property tax returns for 50 states.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance and at least 2 years of relevant experience, or at least 6 years of relevant accounting work experience in lieu of degree.
• Proficient in Oracle, Excel, and accounting systems.
• Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision Plans
• Pension, Profit Sharing, and 401K Match Offerings
• 15 Vacation days
• 9 Company Holidays
• 5 Floating Holidays
• 5 Sick days
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Vehicle Discount Programs