Job Summary:
The AP Lead Accountant I is responsible for managing Accounts Payable activities, including Vendor account management, dispute resolution, reconciliations, and month-end reporting. The role ensures accuracy, SOX compliance, and timely execution of AP processes while supporting continuous improvement and mentoring / Monitoring team members.
Key Responsibilities:

Manage end-to-end AP processes including Invoice processing, Payments, IC Reconciliation, and account reconciliations, accruals, reporting.
Daily/Monthly bank recon & weekly payment entry posting
Maintain compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, SOX requirements.
Investigate & resolve the unprocessed invoices issue
Perform monthly AP reconciliations, including subledger V/s general ledger
Maintain compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and audit requirements.
Coordinate stakeholders and BU team to resolve Open GRN and In Transit invoices issue.
Prepare aging reports, DSO (Daily sales outstanding) dashboards,



unapplied cash reports, and collection trackers.
Support team members to resolve the issue
Identify trends in overdue accounts and recommend corrective actions.
Identify gaps in AP processes and recommend improvements and AI automation.

Required Skills

Demonstrated ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision-making, work quality, and to reduce costs. The successful candidate must be able to identify appropriate AI use cases and critically evaluate AI-generated outputs
Experience in process improvement projects , AI automation tools
Proficiency in MS Excel and other reporting tools.
Positive communication skills and teamwork
Skills with Microsoft Navision will be a plus
Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

📌 Lead Accountant I (India)
🏢 AMETEK
📍 India