Lead AP Coordinator

ABOUT LOZIER

Every day, millions of people interact with Lozier products without even realizing it. From the shelving in retail stores to the storage systems powering warehouses and online fulfillment, our products keep retail moving. If you’ve shopped in a store or ordered online, chances are you’ve experienced what we build.

For 70 years and counting, Lozier Corporation has been the industry leader trusted by top brands across the country. Headquartered in Omaha, Nebraska, with facilities nationwide, we combine innovation, advanced manufacturing, and a people-centric culture to shape the future of retail. At Lozier, you’ll join a team that designs industry-leading solutions, builds products retailers and warehouses depend on, and be part of a company that prioritizes growth and development of its workforce.

Want to learn more about our culture and what it's like to work at Lozier? Watch this short Come Work With Me  video to hear directly from a team member about their experiences and what makes our company a great place to build a career.

BENEFITS AND SCHEDULE

• Company bonus potential.
• PTO (Paid Time Off) plus paid holidays.
• Competitive benefits package (Eligible for medical, dental, and vision benefits on the first day of employment).
• Onsite Health Clinic.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Educational Assistance Program.
• Career Development Programs.
• Casual dress.
• Monday thru Friday schedule, onsite.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Lead Accounts Payable Coordinator provides functional leadership and operational support to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant processing and payment of supplier and employee transactions. This role serves as a resource for complex issues, provides daily direction and support to Accounts Payable Coordinators, administers assigned programs, and leads process improvements. The Lead Accounts Payable Coordinator also supports reporting, reconciliation, tax compliance, and continuity of operations.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Demonstrate leadership by championing Lozier’s Mission, Vision, and Values and living the Lozier Leadership Model.
• Oversee daily activities to ensure invoices, expense reports, check requests, purchasing card transactions, and other payment requests are processed accurately and timely.
• Research and resolve complex or escalated issues with minimal assistance and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Monitor workflow and exception activity using Qlik and other applicable systems and ensure outstanding items are appropriately resolved.
• Review and coordinate approvals for non-PO purchases and other transactions requiring additional authorization.
• Process purchasing card transactions and tax accruals and administer the Purchasing Card and Expense Reimbursement programs.
• Prepare and process recurring and non-routine journal entries and perform or oversee reconciliations and resolution of discrepancies.
• Provide daily functional leadership, training, coaching, and support to Coordinators and serve as a resource for process, system, and policy questions.
• Monitor processes and lead or coordinate improvements that enhance accuracy, efficiency, controls, and customer service.
• Prepare and analyze periodic reports and provide information to support Accounting and business needs.
• Maintain expert knowledge of applicable sales tax rules and regulations and provide guidance regarding their application to transactions.
• Respond to and resolve escalated inquiries from suppliers and internal customers.
• Develop, maintain, and ensure adherence to standard operating procedures and work instructions for assigned processes.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation and provide functional coverage to ensure continuity of critical activities.
• Maintain knowledge of applicable accounting policies, internal controls, systems, and procedures and apply that knowledge to assigned responsibilities.
• Demonstrate regular attendance and timeliness in reporting to work, meetings, and completing assignments.
• Ability to work and interact well with others.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

• Lead or participate in accounting and cross-functional projects as assigned.
• Assist with the organization and maintenance of accounting records.
• Provide backup support for other accounts payable functions as needed.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Associate degree in accounting, finance, business, or related field is preferred.

Experience: Minimum of 3 years of experience in accounts payable, accounting, or other finance related role, if degreed. Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounts payable, accounting, or other finance related role, if non-degreed.

Required Skills:

• Intermediate PC skills (Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook).
• Strong knowledge of accounts payable processes and basic accounting principles.
• Ability to independently research, analyze, and resolve complex issues.
• Strong reconciliation, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Intermediate written and verbal communication skills.
• Basic project management skills and ability to coordinate multiple priorities.
• Ability to provide functional leadership, training, coaching, and guidance to others.
• Ability to interpret and apply policies, procedures, internal controls, and applicable requirements.
• Ability to identify process issues and develop practical solutions.

Preferred Skills:

• Intermediate knowledge of enterprise resource planning and financial systems.
• Intermediate knowledge of company policies and procedures.
• Advanced knowledge of processes and related functional areas.
• Intermediate knowledge of Oracle accounts payable and basic knowledge of Oracle general ledger.
• Experience administering purchasing card or expense reimbursement programs.
• Experience preparing and analyzing reports.
• Experience leading process improvements and maintaining standard operating procedures.
• Working knowledge of sales tax requirements applicable to transactions.

SPECIAL DEMANDS

• Ability to maneuver manufacturing environments and navigate stairs as needed.

The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. It is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties as assigned by their supervisor. Lozier reserves the right to modify, interpret, or apply this job description in any way desired and the essential job functions may be modified to reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability. Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills, and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Successful completion of pre-hire drug screen and post offer background screen is required to obtain employment. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.