Accounts Payable Lead

Job Description:
Pacific Life is investing in bright, agile and diverse talent to contribute to our mission of innovating our business and creating a superior customer experience. We’re actively seeking a talented Accounts Payable Lead to join our Accounts Payable Department in Newport Beach, CA. This role can be on-site or hybrid.

We're looking for an energetic Accounts Payable Lead to join our Finance/Accounting team. This position will be hands on and responsible for managing Accounts Payable operation in a dynamic, fast-paced environment while improving existing processes to drive efficiency. You will interact and coordinate with colleagues across all divisions to ensure accurate and timely disbursements, invoices entries are properly allocated with sufficient evidence in compliance with our internal controls. The Accounts Payable Lead will be responsible for researching issues and discrepancies between invoices and purchase orders. You will be a driver in identifying and resolving issues by working closely with our Enterprise Procurement Team. This role is also responsible for data input and management using our automated systems, generating reports, conducting specialized research projects and responding to inquiries. The Accounts Payable Lead ensures the team’s work is complete, accurate and compliant with our internal policies and procedures, accounting guidelines and best practices.

How you'll make an impact:
Perform and understand all accounts payable functions and procurement: matching, batching, coding, entering, posting
Perform quality checks when approving invoices for payment, receive a high volume of invoices, accurately code and process for approval and payment
Subject matter expert related to validating and preparing suppliers setup between procurement and supplier master ERP system
Apply your leadership skills and creativity to manager initiatives and motivate team members
Collaborate with the Enterprise Procurement department on supplier requests, invoice/PO discrepancies
Manage Corporate Billings and journal entries from divisions for general ledger posting
Manage the process of Unclaimed Property reconciliation and escheatment of checks
Reconciliation of outstanding checks, and other unreconciled payment methods
Monitor and validate systems interface batches for accuracy and address any interface issues
Monitor automation processes through OCR functionality
Prepare and process pay cycles for multiple divisions, payment types and manage the handling of enclosures and the trial register
Assist on 1099 Reporting
Evaluate and perform system implementations, new processes, and testing participation
Support and train new employees in the Accounts Payable department
Identify and contribute to process improvements and create/maintain workflow efficiencies
Ensure company policies, processes, and procedures are clearly defined, updated, and documented
Ad-hoc reporting and analysis
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The experience you'll bring:
5+ years of previous accounts payable experience, accounting concept understanding
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Acute attention to detail and strong organizational skills
Ability to develop a cadence of daily workflow to ensure tasks and responsibilities are met
Resolve issues, serve as a resource in troubleshooting complex matters, and ensure that problems are resolved or escalated accordingly
Professional ethics with the ability to always respect and maintain the confidentiality of sensitive information
Ability to manage competing priorities with deadlines, without sacrificing quality

What will make you stand out:
Microsoft Suite (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Adobe Acrobat Pro DC
PeopleSoft / Oracle
Coupa /Bill.Com
SharePoint

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You belong at Pacific Life
At Pacific Life we are committed to a culture of belonging, a space where all employees are empowered to be authentic. One way we cultivate an inclusive culture is through our employee connection groups. The purpose of these employee-led groups is to offer a place to build community, connection, camaraderie, and a sense of belonging. Each group can be active in education, advocacy, recruitment, and community building throughout our organization. Learn more about our employee connection groups at Pacificlife.com/careers.

Want to learn more about life at Pacific Life? Take an inside look at our company culture: Instagram.com/lifeatpacificlife.

Base Pay Range:
The base pay range noted provides a basis to determine the appropriate offer dependent upon several factors including but not limited to geographic location, experience, skills, education and pay equity. Also, most employees are eligible for additional incentive pay.
$25.14 - $31.42 - $39.28

Your Benefits Start Day 1

Your wellbeing is important to Pacific Life, and we’re committed to providing you with flexible benefits that you can tailor to meet your needs. Whether you are focusing on your physical, financial, emotional, or social wellbeing, we’ve got you covered.

Prioritization of your health and well-being including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Wellbeing Reimbursement Account that can be used on yourself or your eligible dependents

Generous paid time off options including: Paid Time Off, Holiday Schedules, and Financial Planning Time Off

Paid Parental Leave as well as an Adoption Assistance Program

Competitive 401k savings plan with company match and an additional contribution regardless of participation

EEO Statement:
Pacific Life Insurance Company is an Equal Opportunity /Affirmative Action Employer, M/F/D/V. If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request an accommodation, contact a Human Resources Representative at Pacific Life Insurance Company.