Lead Consultant - Accounting Operations & Financial Reporting

As a global technology consulting firm, MTX focuses on enabling organizations to modernize through digital transformation, with a key emphasis on leveraging data as the new currency. MTX's strategic approach is centered around achieving outcomes related to happiness, health, and the economy. By partnering with leading cloud technologies, MTX facilitates improved decision-making processes with speed and quality. The firm offers expertise across various platforms and technologies, including Google Cloud, Salesforce, artificial intelligence/machine learning, data integration, data governance, data quality, analytics, visualization, and mobile technology. **Key Responsibilities:** - Review vendor agreements and contracts to ensure accurate billing and compliance with terms. - Monitor and manage AP aging, ensuring timely resolution of outstanding liabilities and disputes. - Support the monthly and year-end close process by preparing and posting expense accruals, performing AP-related balance sheet reconciliations, and conducting trend and variance analysis for AP expenses. - Review credit card transactions and reconciliation. - Develop and maintain AP policies, procedures, and internal controls to ensure compliance and efficiency. - Train and mentor AP staff to foster a high-performing and accountable team environment. - Provide support for internal and external audits related to AP. - Continuously identify opportunities to improve processes and implement best practices in the AP function. - Support the implementation and enhancement of ERP/AP systems and automation tools. - Perform other related duties as delegated. - Timely completion of activities within assigned deadlines is essential. **Qualifications Required:** - Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA/CMA or equivalent certification is a plus. - Experience in reviewing contracts and vendor agreements to ensure accurate billing and compliance. - Solid knowledge of accounting principles and month-end close procedures. - Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (VLOOKUP, pivot tables, etc.) and hands-on experience with Sage Intacct or similar cloud-based ERP systems. - Strong analytical skills, with the ability to perform variance and trend analysis. - Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills. - Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy and accountability. - Experience working in a fast-paced, high-volume, and deadline-driven environment. - Familiarity with internal controls, audit requirements, and compliance best practices. - Ability to stand and sit for sustained periods of time, at least 50%. (Note: No additional details about the company were provided in the job description.),