$100,000–$131,250 Per Year
Accounting, Accounts Payable, Ariba, Automation, Best Practices, Billing, Business Administration, Channel Strategies, Continuous Improvement, Cross-Functional, Documentation, Employee Retention, Establish Priorities, Finance, IT Procurement, Information Technology & Information Systems, Internal Audit, Maintain Compliance, Onboarding, Operational Support, Payment Processing, Problem Solving Skills, Process Analysis, Process Development, Process Engineering, Process Improvement, Procure to Pay/Purchase to Pay (P2P), Purchase Orders, Root Cause Analysis, SAP, SAP ECC (fka SAP R/3 and SAP ERP), Sarbanes-Oxley Act (SOX), Standard Operating Procedures (SOP), System Operations, Systems Administration/Management, Systems Maintenance, Technical Support, Testing, Transaction Processing/Management, Treasury, Validation Testing
WHAT YOU'LL BE DOING:
Strategic partner within Shared Services Accounts Payable, focused on driving process optimization, automation, system enhancements, and operational efficiency across the Procure-to-Pay (P2P) landscape. This role will work cross-functionally with Accounts Payable (AP), Procurement, IT, Treasury, Vendor Master, and business stakeholders to improve workflows, strengthen controls, reduce manual effort, and support scalable growth initiatives. Play a key role in supporting and optimizing SAP Ariba and OpenText Vendor Invoice Management (VIM), and related AP technologies while helping transition the organization from transactional processing toward process engineering and continuous improvement.
- Lead AP process optimization initiatives focused on automation, efficiency, scalability, and standardization across multiple business units and entities.
- Serve as a subject matter expert for SAP ECC, SAP Ariba, OpenText VIM, and AP workflow processes.
- Identify process bottlenecks, control gaps, and manual activities; develop and implement sustainable solutions.
- Partner with IT and system support teams to troubleshoot workflow, integration, and system configuration issues impacting AP operations.
- Support continuous improvement efforts related to invoice processing, PO workflows, approvals, and payment processing. Develop and maintain AP process documentation, SOPs, training materials, and best practices.
- Support automation initiatives including OCR optimization, workflow enhancements, and reporting improvements. Assist with testing, validation, and deployment activities related to system upgrades, enhancements, and integrations.
- Ensure AP processes maintain compliance with internal controls, SOX requirements, and audit standards.
- Act as a liaison between AP operations and technical support teams to prioritize and resolve production issues.
What We Are Looking For:
WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
- Requires Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or a related field or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Prefer Master’s degree (MBA or equivalent).
- Requires 8 years of related experience.
- Prefer progressive experience in Accounts Payable, AP operations, or finance-related roles with significant system interaction.
- Demonstrated hands-on experience with AP systems and workflows, including invoice matching, PO processing, approvals, and payment cycles.
- Strong working knowledge of SAP Ariba and AP portal-based invoice processing.
- Proven ability to analyze process gaps, identify root causes, and implement sustainable, system-based solutions.
- Experience partnering with IT and cross-functional teams to support system changes, enhancements, and production issue resolution.
- High level of independence, initiative, and ownership; able to take projects from concept through execution with minimal direction.
- Preferred experience includes the following: Experience with OpenText VIM or comparable AP invoice management solutions. Experience supporting SAP ECC AP processes. Background in supplier onboarding, OCR optimization, or invoice automation initiatives.
- Strong understanding of internal controls, audit considerations, and SOX-related AP requirements.
What We Offer:
Compensation: This is a salaried exempt role. The starting salary range for this role and market is between $100,000 - $131,250 annually. Factors that may affect starting salary include geography/market and the skills, education, experience, and other qualifications of the successful candidate. Employees in this role are also eligible for an annual bonus in accordance with the terms of the Company’s applicable plan. Employees in this role are not eligible for overtime.
Benefits: Subject to applicable eligibility requirements, the following benefits are offered for this role: tuition reimbursement; medical, dental, and vision insurance; prescription drug coverage; 401(k) retirement plan; short-term disability insurance; 8 weeks paid birthing leave; 2 weeks paid bonding leave; life and long-term disability insurance.
Depending on date of hire, and subject to applicable eligibility requirements, new employees in this role also receive up to: 12 days paid time off, 2 paid well-being days, 1 paid volunteer day, 12 paid holidays, and 3 floating holidays per year.
Our Culture: At Lennox, our Core Values of Integrity, Respect & Excellence are ingrained in the fabric of the organization. They define our culture – which is about how we do business and how we treat others. Lennox is not just a workplace; we are a global community that values each team member’s contributions. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to recruit, develop, and retain talented individuals from a wide range of backgrounds, ensuring that everyone has the opportunity to succeed and contribute to our continued growth and success. At Lennox, you’ll take pride in our brands, knowing you are part of something special. Come, stay, and grow with us!
Disclaimers: The compensation and benefits information is accurate as of the date of this posting. Lennox reserves the right to modify this information at any time, with or without notice, subject to applicable law.