REMOTE - Lead Specialist, Accounts Payable (Expense)

GENERAL PURPOSE Responsible for the accurate and timely processing of routine and complex Accounts Payable invoices according to Ross established policies and procedures. Maintain strong relations with Ross business partners by resolving more complicated inquiries quickly and efficiently. Generate reporting and distribute daily workload to ensure department tasks are completed timely and deadlines are met. Audit expense reports for accuracy and ensure compliance with the Ross Travel & Expense policy. Support AP Expense functions to attain goals and ensure department productivity standards are achieved. #LI-Remote ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS u2022 Reconcile and verify more complex expense invoices in third party invoice processing solutions in accordance with Ross standard policy and procedures. u2022 Process high volume uploads according to established SLAs; review and validate upload template submitted by business owners for completeness, accuracy, and approvals. Process upload into the system ensuring vouchers are created without exceptions. u2022 Assign and distribute daily workload (voucher verification, ODC exceptions, Ariba routing, build/edit errors) to the expense team; ensure all invoices and exceptions are reviewed and corrections are made as appropriate. u2022 Research and resolve routine and more difficult internal and external invoice and payment inquiries using solid knowledge of policies and procedures.; communicate and escalate potential issues per established procedures to Supervisor as appropriate. u2022 Partner with the procurement team to resolve invoices that are in PO match exception and perform required voucher updates. u2022 Validate invoices for accuracy related to invoice details, including supplieru2019s remittance information, expense coding, and proper sales/use tax application. u2022 Review PeopleSoft online Payment Requests for appropriate back-up and approval prior to voucher creation. u2022 Support Supervisor with month end close processes to ensure transactions are recorded accurately and timely (meet all deadlines) u2022 Assist Supervisor with training of new hires and updating documentation on new processes. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (cont.) COMPETENCIES Collaboration Leading by Example Communicates Effectively Ensures Accountability & Execution Manages Conflict Plans, Aligns & Prioritizes QUALIFICATIONS & SPECIAL SKILLS REQUIRED u2022 4-6 years of work experience in Finance or Accounting; solid understanding of full cycle Accounts Payable functions u2022 Experience in working in a fast-paced, high-volume invoice processing environment; previous invoice upload processing knowledge a plus u2022 Previous customer service experience in responding to complex customer inquiries and demonstrated analytical skills/problem solving u2022 Experience with a variety of AP applications on a major computerized system u2022 Perform job duties independently and organize work to meet priorities and deadlines u2022 Effective oral and written communication skills u2022 Solid Microsoft Excel skills (including V-lookup and pivot tables) u2022 Prior leading, training, and/or mentoring to less senior associates preferred u2022 Bacheloru2019s Degree in Business, Finance, or Accounting preferred PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Consistent timeliness and regular attendance Job requires ability to work in an office environment, primarily on a computer Requires sitting, standing, walking, hearing, talking on the telephone, attending in-person meetings, typing, and working with paper/files, etc This position may be performed remotely anywhere within the United States Vision requirements: Ability to see information in print and/or electronically SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES N/A