A leading provider of student transportation, National Express LLC (NELLC) is the North American subsidiary of National Express Group, one of the premier transportation firms in the United Kingdom. NELLC operates 250 branches in North America, employs 30,000 individuals and has revenues of $1.2B. National Express consists of Durham School Services, Septran, Petermann Bus, The Provider, Safeway, Smith Bus and TransExpress in the Unites States and Stock Transportation in Canada. As a leader in student transportation, National Express, LLC (NELLC) is committed to exceptional safety, outstanding customer service and positive employee relations. We are currently seeking an Accounts Payable Team Lead to work from our corporate headquarters in Lisle, IL.
Position responsibilities include:
Review and verify the approval and accounting accuracy of all invoices for a large organization. This includes reviewing general ledger coding for accuracy and consistency, and ensuring internal/external audit requirements have been met to ensure accurate financial reporting.
Work with AP Manager to transition new acquisitions this includes reviewing data that is submitted for accuracy and meets both financial reporting and audit guidelines. Working closely with new acquisitions to work through any discrepancies.
Collaborate with corporate and field personnel with training, invoice and payment questions.
Review and reconcile supplier statements to ensure all invoices have been received.
Understand Web center and OFR process to be able to help team members with questions.
Mentor and coach other team members to ensure AP processes are followed correctly.
Prepare and run data loads to input information into Oracle.
Assist AP Manager and Senior AP Technician with 1099 process. Ensuring all W9's are correctly inputted and 1099's are prepared and filed on time.
Perform bi-monthly supplier audits.
Serve as a backup for the fuel/utility process, including fuel accrual.
Prepare data reports as needed by AP Manager.
Learn payment process, including analyzing payments pulled and deferral process.
Assist AP manager with other projects that are needed.
Position Qualifications Include:
High School Diploma. College level accounting courses a plus.
2 to 5 years' experience in accounts payable. Including working with a computerized payable system, processing invoices against purchase orders, reconciling accounts.
Accurate 10-key and data entry required.
Excellent oral and written communication skills with an emphasis on customer service and training.
Knowledge of Excel; creating, updating, and pivoting spreadsheets.
High degree of confidentiality
Ability to work in a consistently fast-paced environment.
For more information please visit http://www.nationalexpresstransit.com/ or http://www.nellc.com .
National Express LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer