The AP USCA Team Lead is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the Accounts Payable (AP) team to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant processing of supplier invoices.
This position provides guidance and support to a team of AP Analyst Specialists and acts as a key liaison between internal departments, suppliers, and the AP Supervisor.
The Team Lead is accountable for performance monitoring, process improvement, issue resolution, and adherence to PPG policies and internal controls (GAAP, NIFs, SOX).
**responsibilities**:
- Lead and coordinate the daily activities of the AP Analyst Specialist team.
- Monitor team performance and ensure KPIs and SLAs are met.
- Serve as first point of escalation for complex issues related to invoice processing, payment blocks, discrepancies, and supplier queries.
- Support the AP Supervisor with reporting, audits, and internal controls compliance.
- Ensure timely resolution of aging items (GRNI, blocked invoices, rejections).
- Review and ensure accuracy in the processing of Non-PO, PO, and credit memo invoices.
- Coordinate and support team training and onboarding processes.
- Identify process improvement opportunities and implement best practices.
- Foster a customer-service oriented environment and ensure alignment with PPG policies and business requirements.
- Ensure accurate reporting and documentation for internal and external audits.
- Maintain effective communication with cross-functional teams (Procurement, Finance, DMO, ePro).
**Qualifications**:
- Bachelor's degree (Accounting, Finance, Business,



or related field).
- Minimum 3 years of experience in Accounts Payable or Shared Services.
- Minimum 1 year of experience in a team lead or supervisory role (preferred).
- Strong ERP knowledge (SAP, Oracle, QAD preferred).
- Understanding of accounting principles, AP cycles, and financial controls.
- General knowledge of US GAAP, NIFs, and SOX compliance.
- Intermediate to advanced Excel skills.
- Experience in multinational or shared services environment (preferred).
PPG pay ranges and benefits can vary by location which allows us to compensate employees competitively in different geographic markets.
PPG considers several factors in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, qualifications and education, licensure and certifications, and other organizational needs.
Other incentives may apply.
Our employee benefits programs are designed to support the health and well-being of our employees.
Any insurance coverages and benefits will be in accordance with the terms and conditions of the applicable plans and associated governing plan documents.
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📌 Accounts Payable Specialist, Lead-2 (Santiago de Querétaro)
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📍 Santiago de Querétaro