Plant Accounting Supervisor

LSB Industries is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Supervisor to lead the daily operations of the AP function within a multi-entity, manufacturing environment. This role ensures accurate and timely processing of invoices, maintains strong internal controls, and drives continuous improvement through automation and process optimization. The ideal candidate brings deep AP expertise, strong leadership skills, and experience working in ERP-driven environments.

Primary Responsibilities Include:

Team Leadership and Development

• Lead, coach, and develop the accounts payable team, including hiring, training, and performance management
• Set clear priorities, manage team workloads, and foster a culture of accuracy and accountability

Multi-Entity AP Operations

• Oversee accounts payable operations across multiple entities, including invoice intake (OCR), coding and approvals
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of high-volume vendor invoices
• Review and approve invoice batches with a focus on coding accuracy, alignment with company policy, and fraud prevention
• Manage vendor relationships, including resolving discrepancies, statement reconciliations, and escalation handling
• Monitor AP aging and ensure liabilities are recorded accurately to support financial reporting

Internal Controls, Compliance and Close

• Maintain and enforce internal controls in compliance with company policy and audit requirements (SOX experience preferred)
• Support month, quarter and year-end close processes, including accruals and account reconciliations
• Partner with internal and external auditors, providing documentation and analysis as needed

Process Improvement and Automation

• Drive process improvements, including automation initiatives and optimization of AP systems (e.g., OCR, workflow tools)
• Collaborate with Procurement, Operations, and Plant teams to improve PO-to-invoice workflows and resolve 3-way match exceptions

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
• 5+ years of progressive accounts payable experience, including 1–3 years in a supervisory or lead role
• Experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or multi-entity environment strongly preferred
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems such as Oracle JD Edwards (strongly preferred)
• Experience with AP automation tools (e.g., Medius, OCR solutions) highly preferred
• Strong understanding of 3-way match, purchase order processes, and inventory-related AP workflows
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis)
• Strong knowledge of internal controls and audit readiness (SOX exposure a plus)
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills

LSB Chemical L.L.C. is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with anti-discrimination law, it is the purpose of this policy to effectuate these principles and mandates. LSB prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. LSB conforms to the spirit as well as to the letter of all applicable laws and regulations.