Accounts Payable Team Leader at CDW

What we need:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounts payable acting as a Senior or Team leader. 
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and procedures, particularly as they relate to accounts payable
• Experience with ERP systems, particularly accounts payable modules
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications
• Excellent communication skills, focused on growth and development of staff 
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational skills
• Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to supervise and mentor junior accounts payable staff

What you need to succeed:

• As an Accounts Payable Team leader you will need to have a strong attention to detail to ensure team accuracy in processing invoices, reconciling accounts, and recording transactions, while helping to manage and support a team. 
• Leadership skills: As a senior member of the accounts payable team, a Team Leader you will be required to help manage a fast growing team
• Organized: This role involves managing a high volume of invoices and payments, so being organised is crucial to keeping track of deadlines and prioritising tasks.
• Analytical: A Senior Accounts Payable Associate should have strong analytical skills to identify and resolve discrepancies, investigate billing disputes, and reconcile accounts.
• Problem-solver: This role requires the ability to identify issues and develop solutions to address them effectively.
• Team player: An Accounts Payable Team Lead should be able to work collaboratively with other members of the accounting team, as well as working with Senior Managers in the UK. 
• Strong communication skills: This role involves communicating with vendors, internal departments, and other stakeholders, so effective verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• Customer-focused: An Accounts Payable Team Lead should be focused on  providing excellent service to vendors and internal customers, addressing their needs and concerns in a timely and professional manner.
• Adaptable: This role may involve working with different systems and processes, in a fast growing team, so being able to adapt to changes and learn quickly is important.
• Ethical: An Accounts Payable Team Lead should uphold high ethical standards and comply with accounting policies and procedures, including ensuring accurate record-keeping and protecting confidential information.