Lead Accounts Payable Specialist

As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdingswhich is backed by Berkshire Hathawayyoull be doing things that matter leading at every level and winning a better way. Were committed to making a positive impact on the world providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities and fostering a culture where everyones empowered to be their best.

The Lead Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for overseeing daily Accounts Payable (A/P) functions ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices payments vendor management and compliance with company policies and tax regulations. This role provides leadership and guidance to the A/P team and serves as the primary point of contact for resolving complex vendor or internal issues. The Lead A/P Specialist will support month-end close audits and continuous process improvement across the A/P function.

Key Responsibilities:

• Accounts Payable Operations:
• Oversee daily A/P operations including invoice verification GL coding three-way matching and payment processing (checks ACH wires).
• Monitor A/P mailboxes to ensure timely invoice processing follow-up and issue resolution.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for resolving complex discrepancies with vendors or internal teams ensuring timely invoice approval and payment.
• Manage the aging of Accounts Payable and unvouchered receipts/returns ensuring timely resolution and proper vendor statement reconciliation.
• Process urgent payments including manual checks ACH debits or wire transfers when required.

Leadership & Team Support:

• Lead and mentor Accounts Payable Specialists ensuring proper workload distribution training and daily operational support.
• Promote teamwork accountability and customer service excellence across the A/P function.
• Compliance & Process Improvement:
• Ensure adherence to Marmon company policies Standard Practice Instructions (SPIs) and all tax requirements including 1099 reporting and sales/use tax compliance.
• Maintain documented A/P best practices and recommend continuous improvements to enhance efficiency accuracy and standardization across all Marmon IEI sites.
• Support internal and external audits by preparing documentation providing responses and identifying improvement opportunities based on audit findings.
• Financial Reporting & Closing:
• Lead month-end and year-end closing activities including accrual preparation reconciliations and review of A/P balances.
• Ensure accuracy of A/P data to support timely financial reporting.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Must pass a background check.
• Professional behavior reflects integrity ethical standards and adherence to company procedures.
• Strong leadership skills with the ability to mentor and motivate team members.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for effective interaction with internal departments customers and vendors.
• Proactive organized resourceful and customer-serviceoriented mindset.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel Word Outlook and general computer systems.
• Strong data entry accuracy and typing skills.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously under deadlines or high-pressure situations.
• Consistent attendance punctuality and reliability.
• Ability to build trust and work collaboratively across all levels of the organization.
• Willingness and aptitude to be cross-trained and contribute to related accounting processes.

Marmon Industrial Energy and Infrastructure is an Equal Opportunity Employer and makes employment decisions without regard to and prohibits discrimination based on race color religion age sex pregnancy national origin sexual orientation gender identity disability veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal state or local laws.

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process please email your request to and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying.