AP Payment and Controls Lead
On-site · The Woodlands, Texas, United States
Job Summary
AP Payment & Controls Lead responsible for executing all AP payment activities and the controls ensuring payments are accurate, timely, compliant, and issued through approved methods. Own the payment run end-to-end (readiness validation, batch review, ACH/check/wire execution, remittances, exception resolution, and related reconciliations) while enforcing segregation of duties and authorization for internal-control compliance. Focus includes vendor statement reconciliation, proactive management of invoice aging and the “ready to pay” pipeline to reduce aged balances and improve on-time payment performance. Maintain payment and aging metrics, provide actionable reporting, and support SOX/internal-control testing. Essential duties encompass payment execution, vendor reconciliation, aging management, prepayments and milestone payments oversight, and continuous improvement through metrics and reporting. Requires 7+ years AP experience, ability to work in The Woodlands, TX, and a strong background in internal controls and AP processes.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field preferred but not required
- 7+ years of progressive AP experience, including direct involvement in payment execution and reconciliations
- Oracle Fusion experience strongly preferred
- Strong analytical and investigative skills with attention to detail and follow through
- Strong knowledge of Accounts Payable payment processes and internal controls, including segregation of duties
- Proficiency in Excel. Ability to work with data extracts and reconciliation reports
- Demonstrated experience researching and resolving discrepancies related to vendor statement reconciliations
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with professional vendor management capability
- Ownership mindset and execution discipline
- Ability to maintain confidentiality of financial and banking information
Additional Requirements
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship.
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