Primary Purpose

The Accounts Payable Lead will be responsible for the daily activities of the accounts payable staff and provide the team proper guidance, support, and training. Additionally, the AP Lead will manage the daily workload distribution and performance management of the team. This position requires hands on leader with a deep knowledge of the procure-to-pay cycle, its controls and best practices, strong understanding of accounting principles, excellent organizational and management skills, and the ability to lead a team effectively.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Leads the invoice process, ensuring accuracy, timeliness and compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Leads a team of accounts payable associates and coordinators, providing them with guidance, training, and performance evaluations.
• Monitors staff workload and all accounts payable reporting and metrics and assesses and implements necessary corrective actions.
• Ensures best practices are applied by the team. Identifies and recommends opportunities for process improvement and efficiencies for review to the Accounts Payable Supervisor.
• Manages the hourly work staff schedule including but not limited to approving overtime and personal time off.
• Builds and maintains a strong relationship with external and internal partners in resolving any invoice delays or discrepancies.
• Cultivates positive working relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Supports the preparation and filing of all tax compliance reporting (e.g., 1099/1042).
• Supports all necessary audit and compliance inquiries, including data requests, walkthroughs, documentation, and remediation.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma/GED
• Minimum 5+ years' experience in accounts payable experience.
• Strong communications and analytical skills to identify issues and recommend solutions.
• Excellent leadership with the ability to motivate and mentor direct reports.
• Ability to handle various task simultaneously under high pressure and within time constraints.
• Demonstrated skills associated with other Microsoft products, Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and Visio etc.
• Team player, able to build trust and prove dependability.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact with a diverse audience.
• Quick learner and detailed oriented.

Desired Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree Accounting, Finance or Economics emphasis or equivalent experience
• Bilingual - Spanish/English
• 5 years' experience with tier 1 ERPs and associated spend management solutions. SAP S4 HANA, SAP Ariba and Dynamics 365 Finance & Operations is a plus.

Note: The Company strives to ensure that employees are paid equitably and competitively. Starting salaries may vary based on factors such as relevant experience, qualifications, and education.

Sempra Infrastructure offers a competitive total rewards package that goes beyond base salary. This position is eligible for an annual performance-based incentive (bonus) as well as merit-based recognition. Company benefits include health and welfare (medical, dental, vision), employer contributions to retirement benefits, life insurance, paid time off, as well as other company offerings such as tuition reimbursement, paid parental leave, and employee assistance programs.