Lead, Accounts Payable

This position is responsible for daily workflow management and support of the Accounts Payable function, representing Supply Chain and Accounts Payable as a point of contact for both vendors and internal customers.

• Serves as the primary assistant and backup to the Accounts Payable Manager, assuming AP Manager's duties during when needed
• Serves as the primary liaison between AP Manager and AP Clerks for coordination, socialization and implementation of Spire One business processes
• Monitors and manages work queues, and redirects AP resources as needed
• Coaches Accounts Payable Clerks and serves as the primary resource for AP Clerk questions
• Processes payments timely, including voids and re-issues, and ensures transactions are complete and accurate
• Manages the resolution of matching errors and invoice holds
• Monitors and provides reporting on aging of outstanding invoices to the Accounts Payable Manager periodically throughout the month
• Serves as the primary point of contact for internal and external payment inquiries, responding in a timely manner
• Manages AP internal controls by reviewing payments for Sarbanes Oxley 404 internal control compliance, approval verification and performing a quality review prior to payment
• Processes and tracks customer refunds
• Researches and reconciles accounts payable balances and vendor statements
• Processes payments in Oracle and SAP
• Ensures all month end payment activities are performed timely and accurately
• Performs Accounts Payable related account analyses and reconciliations
• Assists with annual 1099 and escheat reporting
• Identifies and helps implement recommended changes to improve Accounts Payable practices and processes
• Performs job duties in compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley 404 internal controls

• Associates degree in Finance, Accounting or a related business discipline or equivalent experience required
• Minimum of 5 years of Accounts Payable experience required
• Experience with SAP and/or Oracle eBusiness Suite payable systems preferred
• Experience with reporting tools preferred

• Strong Ethics and Integrity, Dedication to a Safe Work Environment, Commitment to a Diverse Workforce that recognizes and respects.
• Customer focus, results-driven, teamwork, communications, adaptability, quality, initiative, problem solving and analysis
• Strong leadership skills, including the ability to understand AP Clerk and business questions and concerns, while problem solving resolving issues

• Shared office environment
• Minimal travel required

We are committed to understanding the needs of the homes and businesses we serve. That's why we're always looking for driven, collaborative people to join our team. Because we believe that offering our customers the best service means bringing together the best people.

And we find the best by hiring those who share our values of safety, inclusion and integrity, and demonstrate the competencies that bring the Spire vision, mission and culture to life:

• Adaptability: We embrace change, continuously seeking opportunities for improvement while remaining open-minded and flexible in response to evolving conditions and customer, stakeholder and company needs.
• Collaboration: We achieve more together through a foundation of respect, embracing healthy conflict, actively seeking and providing actionable feedback and fostering an environment where everyone's input is welcomed.
• Ownership: We see things through, demonstrate accountability, honor commitments, take responsibility for outcomes and demonstrate initiative.

By living our values and competencies, we strive to create an environment where employees feel welcome, respected and valued.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature of the level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.