Team Lead - Accounts Payable
Founded in 1920, Eastman is a global specialty materials company that produces a broad range of products found in items people use every day. With the purpose of enhancing the quality of life in a material way, Eastman works with customers to deliver innovative products and solutions while maintaining a commitment to safety and sustainability. The company’s innovation-driven growth model takes advantage of world-class technology platforms, deep customer engagement, and differentiated application development to grow its leading positions in attractive end markets such as transportation, building and construction, and consumables. As a globally inclusive company, Eastman employs approximately 14,000 people around the world and serves customers in more than 100 countries. The company had 2024 revenue of approximately $9.4 billion and is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA. For more information, visit www.eastman.com.
Role Description
We are seeking an experienced and proactive Account Payable Team Lead to oversee the EMEA/US A/P process, ensuring seamless execution and successful outcomes. As the Accounts Payable Team Lead, you will play a pivotal role in team member development, invoicing, payments, query resolution, and process improvements. Join our fast-paced corporate global environment and contribute to our financial operations.
Key Responsibilities:
- Accountable for invoice processing activities for US, Europe, Middle East, and Africa regions executed by team of Accounts Payable professionals.
- Provide day-to-day administrative and technical supervision to team members, including work assignments and resource management.
- Coach and develop team members through feedback, performance reviews, and training coordination.
- Foster a collaborative and high-performing work environment that promotes efficiency and accuracy.
- Ensure compliance with service level agreements and KPIs for Accounts Payable processing.
- Collaborate with vendors and internal stakeholders to resolve invoice discrepancies and payment issues.
- Identify areas for improvement and recommend methods to enhance productivity.
- Ensure compliance with relevant regulations and standards, including GAAP and SOX.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support business objectives and initiatives.
Basic Qualifications
- B.Tech/B.E. - Any Specialization, M.E/M.Tech - Any Specialization, MCA or Equivalent experience. 5–10 years of Salesforce experience (Lightning Platform, Sales Cloud, Service Cloud).
- Hands-on experience with Salesforce Flows, advanced formulas, workflow rules, and automation strategies.
- Experience integrating with external systems and middleware tools (e.g., Dell Boomi).
- Familiarity with client-side technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and frameworks (Angular, React, Backbone) is helpful.
- Understanding of version control systems (Git, SVN) and build tools (Jenkins, ANT).
- Strong communication skills and ability to handle multiple tasks in a global collaboration environment data migration.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Excellent Communication skills are very important
- Willingness to travel with minimal constraints
- Strong technical capabilities with hands on experience
- Capable to handle multiple tasks
- Flexible working hours to accommodate global collaboration
Eastman Chemical Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, pregnancy, veteran status or any other protected classes as designated by law.
Eastman is committed to creating a highly engaged workforce, where everyone can contribute to their fullest potential each day.
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