Lead Accounts Payable Specialist

Since 1989, SBA Communications has been a pillar of the wireless industry. Today, as a publicly traded global leader and S&P 500 company, our network of over 46,000 communication sites spans 10+ countries, forming the critical infrastructure that connects millions. We are the force behind the scenes —the essential infrastructure that keeps our world connected.

We are looking for innovators to join the dynamic team that makes it all possible. In an industry that moves fast, we rely on our agility to stay ahead of the curve and deliver results. However, we never achieve it alone. Our culture is defined by a "Team First" focus, where every team member matters, and we collaborate passionately to support our customers' objectives.

We believe in shared success. At SBA, we invite every team member to think like an owner.

Financial Wellbeing

• Plan for your future with our Global Ownership Program (Annual RSU awards for eligible employees), a 401K with a generous company match, and an Employee Stock Purchase Plan offering company stock at a discount.
  
  

Mental Wellbeing

• We prioritize your health with access to a dedicated Health Concierge service.
  
  

Personal Growth & Balance

• Enjoy a generous Paid Time Off (PTO) package, paid holidays, and paid volunteer hours. We also fuel your ambition with tuition reimbursement, support for professional certifications, and a wellness reimbursement program.
  
  

If you’re ready to make an impact with a stable industry leader, we want to hear from you.

Your Next Career Opportunity – Lead Accounts Payable Specialist

Lead a team of Accounts Payable Specialists and work collaboratively with management to help support and oversee all payables processing. This position requires full participation in department initiatives (Domestic and International) providing technical training and guidance to the department members; internal and external partners, while consistently demonstrating SBA's values. Ability to make analytical decisions and understand their downstream impact.

What You Will Do – Primary Responsibilities

• Responsible for leading the day-to-day duties of the Accounts Payable (AP) team, ensuring all invoices and payments are processed correctly and in a timely manner.
• Meet regularly with team members to provide training , review current issues and resolve payment discrepancies.
• Review team productivity reports to ensure productivity goals are met.
• Ensure policies, procedures including tax requirements for each country, and key controls according to SOX are followed.
• Assist in governmental reporting requirements.
• Coordinate monthly research and corrective action on stale dated checks.
• Review aged items on the monthly aging reports for all markets and provide recommendations for resolution.
• Provide proper oversight on payment process handled by third party provider.
  
  

What You’ll Need – Qualifications & Requirements

• H.S. Diploma/GED required, Associate's Degree preferred; and a minimum of 7 years of AP experience, preferably in a company operating in an international environment. Experience in a team lead or equivalent position is required. OR Associate's Degree required, and a minimum of 5 years of AP experience, preferably in a company operating in an international environment. Experience in a team lead or equivalent position is required.
• Demonstrated knowledge and proficiency working with Dynamics D365 preferred.
  
  

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to stoop, bend, kneel or crouch.
• Ability to stand, walk and sit.
• Ability to reach with hands and arms
• Visual ability correctable to 20/20.
• Sitting up to 90% of the day.
• Ability to respond verbally in an understandable, professional manner in person and over the telephone.
• Manual dexterity to input data into the computer and the calculator and operate the equipment listed above.
• Ability to lift up to 15 pounds.
  
  

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Office/ Cubicle workspace.
• Moderate noise level.