Accounts Payable Lead

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C. S. McCrossan is a family-owned enterprise with affiliated companies in highway/heavy civil general contracting, aggregate and asphalt materials, steel pipe coating, and real estate -- with locations in Minnesota, Indiana, Kansas, and Arizona. We are committed to our company core values of: Safety, Professionalism, Teamwork and Continuous Improvement. We are known for our ethics and respectful work culture, and recognized by our customers as an organization that delivers and performs as promised. This commitment is the heart of who we are as a company and is reflected in our dedication to developing the most competent employees in the industry. 

Job Overview

Accountable for overseeing all aspects of accounts payable department activities and processes.  Trains, supervises, and mentors other accounts payable personnel.

Primary Responsibilities

The key responsibilities of this role include the following:

• Ensures efficient and timely coding, processing, and payment of invoices in accordance with company policies.
• Reviews new vendor set-up information for completeness, verifies and approves vendor requests for change of payment information.
• Works with IT department to be aware of and watches for trending fraud and treasury scam activities.
• Reviews invoices for proper approval and coding; consults with appropriate management for incomplete, problematic, or unusual information.
• Prepares and distributes weekly check run and disbursement package for management approval.
• Upload, maintain, and monitor check, ACH, wire, and Positive Pay information in online banking system.
• Responsible for the preparation and filing of sales use and tax returns and 1099’s.
• Backup role for miscellaneous billings and construction material sales.
• Compiles and analyzes information in preparation for various audits.
• Responds to and resolves employee and vendor questions and problems and ensures support is provided in a professional, courteous, and timely manner.
• Reviews, redesigning and updates policies, procedures, and processes as needed; informs and instructs accounts payable team on process and system changes.
• Trains, supervises, and mentors other accounts payable personnel.
• Performs other duties and responsibilities as needed.

Required Education, Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Minimum 5+ years of accounts payable or general accounting experience in company of similar size and complexity; 2 years in AP supervisory role or proven ability to take on a player/coach role.
• Strong analysis, organization, time management, and written/verbal communication skills
• Detail oriented, professional, and reliable
• Flexible, inventive, positive attitude – self-starter with a collaborative desire to see the team succeed
• Computer proficiency (MS Excel and Outlook)
• Strong interpersonal skills, comfortable interacting with all levels of the organization

Preferred Experience, Knowledge, and Skills

• Knowledge and familiarity with basic accounting principles and practices
• Experience and understanding of sales and use tax and 1099 reporting requirements
• Experience in an ERP environment – Vista Viewpoint
• Curious by nature, ability to spot unusual or exceptional activity

We offer competitive compensation and benefits packages, including health/dental insurance, 401(k) match, flex benefits, vehicle allowance, and generous vacation/PTO. 

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