Accounts Payable Lead

Location: Orlando, United States of America
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Accounts Payable Lead

Orlando, FL (Fully Onsite)

Position Summary

Thales is looking for an Accounts Payable Lead, who will be responsible for leading the end-to-end accounts payable process while serving as the primary interface between suppliers, project controllers, project managers, Accounting, Finance, and the offshore service provider to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant payment processing.

In this position, you will oversee all aspects of accounts payable operations, including payment creation and analysis, supplier account aging, purchasing treatment determinations, and coordination with Infosys, while driving process efficiency, maintaining strong internal controls, and delivering a high level of customer service to both internal and external stakeholders. You will act as the lead for the procure-to-pay process, fostering collaboration across cross-functional teams and ensuring financial transactions are processed accurately, efficiently, and in accordance with company policies and accounting standards.

Key Areas of Responsibility

• Lead the end-to-end procure-to-pay (P2P) process across the AGS Americas business, serving as the primary liaison with Infosys, the offshore Accounts Payable service provider, to ensure efficient and compliant accounts payable operations.
• Oversee supplier payment activities, including payment proposal generation, payment processing, supplier account aging, reconciliations, and dispute resolution, ensuring timely and accurate payment of supplier obligations.
• Partner with Procurement, Finance, Project Management, Operations, and Receiving teams to resolve invoice, receiving, and supplier account issues while ensuring timely approval and processing of supplier invoices.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close activities by preparing journal entries, reviewing account reconciliations, managing intercompany payable transactions, facilitating certifications, and supporting corporate reporting requirements.
• Maintain strong internal controls and compliance by supporting internal control assessments, audit readiness, external audit requests, accounting policy adherence, and compliance with applicable financial regulations and company procedures.
• Drive continuous process improvement by monitoring accounts payable performance, preparing financial and status reports, supporting special projects, implementing process enhancements, and providing exceptional customer service to internal and external stakeholders.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Information Technology, Computer Science, Systems Engineering, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a closely related field; an equivalent combination of education and relevant experience may be considered. Minimum of 9 years of progressive experience in an engineering, technical services, or service delivery environment, including operations and maintenance (O&M) or managed services responsibilities.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field with 3–5+ years of relevant accounting or finance experience, or a Master’s degree with 1+ years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with account reconciliations, monthly close activities, and accounts payable accounting processes, with the ability to analyze financial data and ensure accuracy.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Excel, with the ability to efficiently manage financial data, reporting, and analysis.
• Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities, meeting deadlines, and exercising sound judgment in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent planning, organizational, and problem-solving skills, with strong attention to detail and a commitment to accuracy.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across cross-functional teams and follow established processes while maintaining a high level of customer service.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States for any employer at the time of hire. This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or for assuming sponsorship of an employment visa now or in the future.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with both U.S. and international stakeholders.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy when processing financial transactions, analyzing data, and maintaining accounting records.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, adapt to changing business needs, and consistently meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify issues and drive effective resolutions.
• Experience using financial systems or ERP platforms, with SAP experience strongly preferred.
• Schedule: First Shift, Monday–Friday, during core business hours. (Adjust this if the hiring manager provides a more specific schedule.)

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This position will require successfully completing a post-offer background check. Qualified candidates with [a] criminal history will be considered and are not automatically disqualified, consistent with federal law, state law, and local ordinances.

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The reference Total Target Compensation (TTC) market range for this position, inclusive of annual base salary and the variable compensation target, is between

Total Target Cash (TTC) 71,250.00 - 118,750.00 USD Annual

This reflects how companies in a similar industry and geographic region generally pay for similar jobs. This range helps the Company make pay decisions as one data point among many. Where a position falls within this range is also dependent on other factors including – but not limited to – the employee’s career path history, competencies, skills and performance, as well as the company’s annual salary budget, the customer’s program requirements, and the company’s internal equity. Thales may offer additional benefits and other compensation, depending on circumstances not related to an applicant’s status protected by local, state, or federal law.

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Thales provides an extensive benefits program for all full-time employees working 30 or more hours per week and their eligible dependents, including the following:

•Elective Health, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Voluntary Life and AD&D, Whole Group Life w/LTC, Critical Illness, Hospital Indemnity, Accident Insurance, Legal Plan, Identity Theft, and Pet Insurance

•Retirement Savings Plan after 30 days of employment with a company contribution and a match, and with no vesting period

•Company paid holidays and Paid Time Off

•Company provided Life Insurance, AD&D, Disability, Employee Assistance Plan, and Well-being Program