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