Accounts Payable Lead
The Musco Accounting team has an opening for an Accounts Payable Lead at our Oskaloosa office. This position will oversee Accounts Payable operations by reviewing invoice entries, assisting with month-end close activities, performing account reconciliations, maintaining vendor relationships, and ensuring compliance with company policies. This position will be the primary resource for the AP team members to help resolve out-of-the-ordinary transactions and situations, with outcomes that are consistent with Musco processes and system requirements. They will help identify and implement process improvements, including strengthening internal controls. If your experience aligns with the qualifications outlined below, we look forward to hearing from you!
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Essential Criteria:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field preferred; equivalent work experience may be considered.
- Two or more years of accounts payable or general accounting experience preferred.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and high level of accuracy.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP, AP, AR, General Ledger.
- Ability to prioritize workload, meet deadlines, and manage multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong Excel skills and aptitude for using automated accounting systems
- Customer service skills.
Roles and Responsibilities:
- Be a resource for AP team members to help investigate and resolve the more complex problems associated with accounts payable including vendor statements and AP Clearing items.
- Responsible for reviewing and approving vendor invoice journals and payment batches for multiple companies.
- Provide a collaborative point of contact with external vendors and internal managers regarding all aspects of the accounts payable process, particularly payment status inquiries and exceptions to internal processes.
- Complete vendor credit applications, credit references, new vendor information forms, vendor audit requests, and sales tax certificates.
- Set up new vendors in accounting system and collect required W-9’s.
- Verify and set up ACH banking information for domestic and international vendors.
- Reconcile accounts and create month end journal entries related to prepaid expenses and insurance.
- Help evaluate processes and procedures and implement improvements.
Who is Musco:
For more than 50 years, Musco has specialized in sports and large-area lighting and technology, providing innovative solutions for projects in more than 135 countries. Headquartered in Oskaloosa, Iowa, Musco has more than 2,100 team members worldwide. Musco was named an Iowa Top Workplace by The Des Moines Register (2023–2025) and a USA TODAY Top Workplace (2025–2026). Learn more at www.musco.com.
Team Culture and Partnerships:
At Musco, we offer meaningful work in a team-first culture with continuous learning and professional development. We value work-life balance, providing flexibility for community involvement, family activities, and personal time. We have a generous benefit package created with the Team in mind. It includes various health insurance plans, vision and dental insurance, PTO, 401k, profit sharing, and more!
As supporters of recreational organizations, we help ensure safer and more enjoyable playing experiences worldwide. If giving back resonates with you, learn more about our partnerships.
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Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field, or equivalent work experience
- Two or more years of accounts payable or general accounting experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail and accuracy
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Good analytical and problem-solving skills
- Strong knowledge of GAAP, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger processes
- Ability to prioritize workload, meet deadlines, and manage multiple responsibilities
- Strong Excel skills and aptitude for using automated accounting systems
- Customer service skills
Musco Lighting Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Musco Lighting and has not been reviewed or approved by Musco Lighting.
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Healthcare Strength — Health insurance options are described as comprehensive and affordable, with multiple plan choices and manageable out-of-pocket costs. Employer-paid life insurance and short-term disability further enhance perceived coverage value.
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Retirement Support — A 401(k) plan with an immediately vested 4% company match supports long-term savings from day one. This feature is highlighted as a standout element of the package.
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Strong & Reliable Incentives — A generous profit-sharing program is considered a core part of total compensation and can offset modest base pay in some roles. Its presence meaningfully boosts overall rewards.
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What We Do
Musco Lighting is a privately-held global leader in the design and manufacture of LED sports and transportation/infrastructure lighting solutions. Since 1976, the company has provided innovative, high-efficiency lighting systems for stadiums, arenas, international airports, and ports. Based in Oskaloosa, Iowa, Musco focuses on creating responsible lighting and facility solutions that enhance recreational opportunities and infrastructure worldwide.
