AP Supervisor, Shared Services Automation

Lincoln Electric Automation – The Company

Lincoln Electric Company, has been the industry leader for over 30 years in the robotic automation of welding, cutting, material removal, grinding, and press brake operations. We have provided industry solutions to the fabricators of construction, agricultural, mining, off-road, energy, and transportation equipment. Through the expertise of our personnel, we develop numerous specialty products that increase productivity and maintain quality. The innovative designs and solutions we create are produced to meet or exceed our customer expectations.

Position Summary

Lincoln Electric Automation, Inc. is seeking a qualified and experienced Accounts Payable Supervisor to join our dynamic Shared Services team. As the Accounts Payable Supervisor, you will play a central role in overseeing the daily operations of our accounts payable function while remaining hands-on. This position must understand the process and be willing to perform all activities performed by the team. This is a site-based position.  Collaboration with cross-functional teams is integral to the overall success of Shared Services.

Primary Responsibilities

• Supervise the overall Accounts Payable Process applying a thorough understanding of the business and company processes.
• Supervise the accounts payable team.
• Ensure inquiries regarding invoices and payments from internal customers and suppliers are responded to timely and professionally. Customer service is key to success.
• Ensure that any discrepancies are identified and resolved in a timely manner.
• Implement and streamline efficient accounts payable processing, utilizing best practices to enhance accuracy and productivity.
• Ensure that deadlines are met while maintaining accuracy and quality.
• Maintain key metrics.
• Ensure audit requests are completed and timely.
• Responsible for weekly payment runs.
• Reconcile and ensure compliance regarding accounts payable related accounts.
• Perform month end activities related to accounts payable and intercompany confirmations.
• Assist with corporate credit card / Concur process.
• Assist in maintaining regular contact and building solid working relationships with various departments.
• Assist with implementation of AP process in future sites / companies.
• Assist on projects and ad hoc assignments as needed.
• Develop and maintain documented processes.
• Train all new team members.

Basic Requirements

Core Qualifications:

• 4+ years of working experience
• Strong knowledge of accounting (debits, credits, financial principles, reconciliation)
• Bachelor’s degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Proficient with accounting software and Microsoft Office

Behavioral Skills Required:

• Ability to prioritize assignments, deal with interruptions, and meet deadlines in a fast paced and growth-oriented environment.
• Customer Service oriented.
• Excellent critical thinking and problem-solving skills.
• High level of accuracy, efficiency, and accountability.
• Ability to seek out, identify, and make process improvements.
• Solution-oriented mindset with enthusiasm for establishing best practices.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment, with many people at various levels of the organization.
• Excellent analytical and communication skills.
• Able to work independently and meet tight deadlines.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Physical demands: Work is sedentary. Must be able to sit for long periods. There is extensive use of a computer (CRT and keyboard). There is minimal reaching, bending, and lifting in relationship to documents and stored records.
• Work environment: Normal office environment.

Performance Standards:

• Annual performance appraisal.
• Attainment of annual goals established between supervisor and incumbent.