Position Summary Responsible for leading a team of three Accounts Payable Specialists in maintaining the overall coordination of the accounts payable and disbursement functions for PQ LLC and its subsidiaries. This is a key role as cash visibility is of primary importance to the organization.  This individual will be hands-on and collaborating with different departments on a daily basis. This position will report directly to the Treasurer.AP ResponsibilitiesLead all areas of the day-to-day full AP cycle for US and Canada, driving excellence across the end-to-end processes and supporting a strong team dynamic.Forecast weekly AP for US and Canada and analyze variances.Act as a liaison between different departments and Plant personnel and provide support as needed.Work with the Cost Accounting team to complete audits, month end accruals and reconciliations using SAP and Blackline.Complete the yearly 1099 process which includes generating files from SAP and reviewing data for accuracy. Follow all IRS guidelines for proper reporting.Approve vendor master changes through an SAP workflow.Review and approve payments on a weekly basis including foreign payment wire requests.Establish and maintain appropriate documentation and internal controls for accounts payable functions and monitor for compliance within the established controls.As the Concur Admin, audit and approve T&E and purchasing card reports to ensure compliance. Act as main point of contact to resolve issues.Troubleshoot issues with the AP automation tool by identifying problems, reviewing configurations, and applying best practices. 
