Associate Team Lead, Accounts Payable (US)

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Job Title                                              Associate Team Leader – Finance AP

General Purpose                                          

Primarily Responsible for direct supervision of assigned team members. Support the Team Manager and the IBU management in implementing strategic plans and objectives for the function that will enable the overall business plan to be achieved.

Essential Functions

Accounts Payable responsibilities

• Able to manage team of 8 to 10 Accounts payable associates, Ownership of Accounts Payable process
• Invoice allocation, manage multiple Accounts Payable systems, RPA Fallout queue management
• Process invoices with discrepancies (Direct & Indirect invoices), Manage pricing queue, Perform supplier statement reconciliation
• Adhering to weekly twice payment schedules
• Logistics reconciliation, Utlities upload, Month-end activities, 1099 filing, SOX compliance.
• Oversee day-to-day Accounts Payable operation and guide the team when required, Metrics tracking

People Management skills

• Conduct performance reviews and one-on-one discussions, provide timely feedback, identify training needs, support onboarding, and develop a motivated, high-performing team.
• Manage workload distribution and capacity utilization, ensure effective load balancing, and promote process improvements and automation initiatives to enhance efficiency.
• Act as the primary point of contact for business partners, conduct regular team reviews and escalations, support hiring activities, and identify opportunities to expand the team's scope and value-added contributions.
• Develop a cohesive and motivated team

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting / finance
• 8 to 10 years professional accounting/AP/Finance experience, 3 to 4 years of people management experience must.
• Having Experience in different ERP, Infor Baan, LN, Oracle a plus

Additional Essential Functions

• Good interpersonal and communication skills
• Computer skills – MS Office (Word, excel, Power Point, Outlook)
• Flexible working in shifts as required (Night shift)
• Critical thinker and problem-solving skills
• Positive attitude to change and adaptable to meet new challenges
• Able to work under pressure and good time management skills

Key Performance Measures:

• Internal customer satisfaction
• Accuracy in deliverables of the team
• Adherence to timelines

Who We Hire?

Simply put, we hire qualified applicants representing a wide range of backgrounds and abilities. MillerKnoll is comprised of people of all abilities, gender identities and expressions, ages, ethnicities, sexual orientations, veterans from every branch of military service, and more. Here, you can bring your whole self to work. We’re committed to equal opportunity employment, including veterans and people with disabilities.

MillerKnoll complies with applicable disability laws and makes reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees with disabilities. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact MillerKnoll Talent Acquisition at  careers_help@millerknoll.com.