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Internal Job Title: Lead Accounts Payable Specialist (hybrid)

Compensation ($ 50,000- 65,000)

Location: US-GA-Atlanta (Sandy Springs)

Job Overview:

This is a high-volume, fast-paced, customer-facing position with responsibilities for processing vendor payments as well as commission and incentive payables transactions for our company as well as clients who outsource the accounting and payables function to our company. Direct interaction with our vendors and clients is an everyday activity for the Accounts Payable Specialist, so strong communication skills with a customer-centric approach is required. Position responsibilities also include processing Trade Payables invoices through our AP automation tool PaperSave and handling claims and cancellations payment processing on an a as needed basis. Success requires a very organized, detail-oriented, and focused individual to effectively juggle simultaneous demands and numerous special handling requirements.

Position also supports all other activities of the accounts payable function, serving as a backup to other Accounts Payable personnel, ensuring timely and accurate completion of regular processes and special assignments, ensures compliance with company policies, recommends, and assists with implementation of process improvements and best practices, interacts professionally with colleagues, Managers, Senior Leadership and all internal or external customers.

Job Responsibilities:

Process weekly trade payable payments including both print check and ACH.

Resolve payment disputes with vendors and research and insure invoices are paid timely.

Process monthly Commission payments: work closely with other departments and teams to receive, review, and process Commission Payment files; obtain necessary disbursement approvals; print and mail checks and coversheets or process ACH payments as appropriate.

Process scheduled and on-demand Incentive and Profit Share payments.

Process claims and cancellation payments as needed on a weekly basis.

Coordinate with other departments to investigate and resolve any disputes or discrepancies identified during payment processing.

Research and respond to internal and external inquiries concerning Dealer or Agent account status.

Identify and resolve errors and exceptions in daily processes; provide guidance and direction to AP staff around handling of exceptions, work with other departments as necessary to address root causes.

Assist with management of vendor relationships, work with vendors to establish discounts and beneficial payment terms.

Build effective relationships with internal and external customers. Communicate effectively with all customers, advocate customer needs and initiate resolution.

Ensure accuracy of invoice coding, vendor payments, and compliance with internal controls

Process check Stop Payments and Void requests daily; ensure that returned voided checks are recorded and processed timely.

Provide back up and coverage to AP Supervisor, Specialists, Team Lead, and Manager, including management of the Accounts Payable mailbox.

Maintain a culture of high customer service.

Assist in month end closing as required.

Assist with other projects as needed.

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment regardless of their race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military or uniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com .

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Skills and Requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience, with preference for bachelor's degree in accounting, business administration, finance, or related field

Minimum of five years of experience with full cycle Accounts Payable

Proficiency with Excel and Word required, experience with Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, other advanced functions strongly preferred.

Experience with Great Plains strongly preferred.

Experience with SharePoint preferred. Excellent interpersonal skills, with strong verbal and written communication aptitude required.

Excellent critical thinking, analysis and problem-solving skills required.

Ability to conceptualize systems and processes to facilitate root cause analysis and creative solutions.

Ability to influence and collaborate well with others, interacting effectively in a cross-functional team environment.

Must be able to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness. null

We are a company committed to creating diverse and inclusive environments where people can bring their full, authentic selves to work every day. We are an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer that believes everyone matters. Qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, religion,sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic factors, age, disability, protected veteran status, military oruniformed service member status, or any other status or characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, andordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request to HR@insightglobal.com.