AP Team Lead

Job Title
AP Team Lead
Job Description Summary
We're seeking experienced Accounts Payable Team Lead to join our team at our home office in Irving, TX. In this role you?ll be responsible for assisting with maintaining the Accounts Payable function for Critical Environments, assisting management with accounting and finance related projects and tasks, and performing other duties as assigned. Below are some additional key areas of responsibility.
Job Description
Reviews all invoices for appropriate documentation, general ledger coding and approvals (electronic or other) prior to processing payments.
Assists Accounts Payable team members with research and how to answer both internal and external questions.
Set up new vendors in accounting systems.
Daily maintenance accounting e-mail inbox ensuring all invoices are properly distributed to A/P staff.
Researches and solves invoice and payment discrepancies always reviewing past due balances.
Answers vendor inquiries.
Assists in monthly closings.
Prepares analysis of accounts, as required.
Files and copies documents, checks, etc. as needed.
Lead for 1099 preparation, mailing and e-filing to IRS working with corporate team
Support with audit requests.
Performs other duties as assigned.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS
H.S. diploma; Associate Degree preferred.
3+ years of accounts payable experience
Ability to quickly analyze and effectively solve problems
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
Strong attention to detail and the ability to handle multiple projects and tasks simultaneously
Ability to handle a fast-paced environment with a positive approach
Possesses a ?no task is too small approach? and is a fast-learner
?Whatever It Takes? approach to team work!
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Involves work of a general office nature; typically includes extended periods of sitting and/or operation of a computer for up to 8 hours a day
Regularly required to talk, hear, and use hands and fingers to write and type
Ability to speak clearly so others can understand you
Ability to read and understand information and ideas presented orally and in writing
Ability to communicate information and ideas in writing and orally so others will understand
Regularly required to utilize vision abilities, allowing reading of printed material, graphics, and computer displays
Cushman & Wakefield provides equal employment opportunity. Discrimination of any type will not be tolerated. Cushman & Wakefield is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law.