28590 - Accounts Payable Manager

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PURPOSE: Manages enterprise accounts payables responsibilities with a moderate to high degree of supplier and 3rd party interface, analysis and strategic management. This role will manage the team processing all supplier payments and customer service. Having a background in AP is critical to understand all the facets of the group. This role will be involved in all projects that impact AP and will need to understand the detailed processes and accounting transactions. Responsibilities are challenging, complex and difficult. Includes but are not limited to: transactional processing, analysis, reporting. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES: Transactional Processing * Responsible for all operational duties related to invoice processing, discrepancy management, system interfaces, inter-company reconciliations and balance sheet reconciliations. * Develops key financial and operational metrics related to transactional processing * Ensures transactional processing is managed accordingly in support of key financial cycles: year end, quarter end, physical inventories, price changes, customer changes, etc. * Ensures tax compliance with all regulatory bodies: Federal, State and local * Direct, coach and lead associates through managing the day-to-day operations of A/P Management with complex supplier processing and payment situations and/or according to legal agreements. Ensure all Payables are processed and applied to supplier's accounts in a timely and efficient manner. * Ensure the team is corresponding with suppliers in a timely and positive manner. Ensure payment of all invoices and create formal, documented processes for exception issues or process areas where opportunities for improvement exist Management * Manages the day to day processes, effectively and according to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. * Manages up to ten accounts Payable associates; blended mix of exempt and non-exempt associates. * Lead the mitigation of company exposure through controlled accounts payable processing and / or payment processes. * Leads goal setting and performance management within the function; responsible for partnering with the associate on coaching and development opportunities * Manage budgets, projects and resources to effectively achieve the goals of the function. Develop plans of action to carry out key initiatives. * Ensure Operational KPI's exist and are being reviewed and contain external benchmarks, while measuring performance internally. * Support strategy formulation for the enterprise procurement (P-card) and travel and entertainment (T&E) card programs according to Andersen project management methodology, policies and procedures * Leads all change efforts related to system, process, people or transactions * Leads the organization and creates a culture in which an effective balance exists between processing efficiencies and internal controls. * Work closely with Cross functional partners to encourage and enforce the usage of the travel reimbursement system or procurement card system and policies * Develop, implement and utilize appropriate measures to reflect best practices to include, but not limited to: stratification of AP portfolio, documented procedures and processes with formal management approvals for deviations and compliance to policies, prompt financial analysis, standard templates for repetitive work, leverage system technologies for internal controls and deductions. Continually evaluate effectiveness of current collection policies and procedures and organization structure. Analysis / Reporting * Leads the analysis, interpretation, and support of complex accounts Payable financial and accounting concepts related to all enterprise Payables balances; including all card programs. * Leads payment decisions in supplier contracts governing terms and conditions of payment and invoice processing. * Ensures best practices KPI's are reviewed at a minimum of monthly and appropriate action taken * Responsible for developing and analyzing period AP reporting to Shared Services management including the Director and Enterprise Vice President related to outstanding AP, change in liabilities, impact on cash, etc. * Responsible for all applicable balance sheet and P&L account reconciliations, analysis, forecasting and budgeting. * Analyzes/reconciles high volume / complex / foreign supplier statements * Ensures no material misstatements of corporate financial statements and timely resolution of any outstanding invoice, receipt or payment. * Responsible for financial metrics and associate analysis related to managing A/P such as: Days Payable Outstanding, Cash Discounts Allowed, Aged AP, GRNI, Duplicative testing between AP and Card Programs. * Lead the development, implementation and analysis of program KPI's focusing on efficiencies, cost effectiveness, internal controls, expansion, etc. * Lead the payment and tax compliance related to all legal contracts between Andersen and the supplier * Lead process analysis ensuring an efficient and effective program of internal controls, communications and procedures exist for conducting audits to ensure associate compliance with corporate policies and procedures. Internal Controls * Ensure all invoice processing and disbursement efforts are properly documented and relevant records are archived for easy audit or reference. * Must maintain the highest degree of confidentiality and ethics related to invoice processing and supplier payments, etc. * Ensure all transactions effectively support and are in alignment with all supplier contractual obligations. * Ensures appropriate approvals of all invoice payments in compliance with company policy. * Establish, implement and manage the control processes for a complex, multi-system environment across the enterprise. * Ensure proper segregation of duties and internal controls (authorizations). * Ensure all support is timely and accurate and performed with the highest degree of ethics * Monitors the system of internal accounting controls to insure the safeguarding of company assets and compliance with company policies and procedures. Implements corrective action. * Lead the support of audits and working with both internal and external auditors on inquiries, control testing, etc. Socialization / Organizational Support * Develops positive relationships and provides necessary support to functional organizations with interdependencies: Sourcing, Receiving, Shipping, Sales, Credit and Returns, Collections, Cost & Inventory Accounting, Compliance & payment, Treasury, Fixed Assets, etc. * Networks with other functional managers as appropriate, to successfully lead and accomplish the goals of the organization. * Responsible for networking and participating with Information Technology group on all A/P system conversions, upgrades and changes * Provide financial analysis and status related to assigned accounts payables portfolio to Sourcing Director, Shared Services Director and other Senior Finance & Procurement Management as requested. * Effectively supports supplier account management strategies within our procurement portfolio. * Supports strategic procurement projects or initiatives. * From time to time, according to the operating needs of the company, this role will be expected to perform additional duties, as assigned, that are not listed here. * Works closely with Treasury department related to any cash issues, process improvements, technological changes, system upgrades, etc. * Manages a mix of exempt and non-exempt employee. CULTURE AND BENEFITS: Our vision is to make the world a better place by living up to the promise that everyone benefits from their association with Andersen. We're committed to making a difference through challenging ourselves each day, recognizing and rewarding success, taking pride in our work and honoring a legacy built on doing the right thing. There is great respect for life outside work so that you can bring your best self to work. As an innovative and industry-leading organization, we think of benefits more broadly. From your health care to your work environment, to your development and quality of life, we think beyond basic benefits to provide a total rewards package including, but not limited to: * Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance * Health Savings Account contributions * Paid holidays plus PTO * 401(k) plan & contributions * Professional development & tuition reimbursement opportunities * A culture that supports work-life balance * An environment where collaboration is key * Volunteer opportunities - on company time * Environmentally conscious business decisions * 10,000+ employees and career opportunities nationwide Qualifications * Bachelor's degree in accounting; CPA or CMA preferred, MBA a plus * 7-10+ years' experience in Accounts Payable or Shared Services organization with experience in best practices as well as a sound understanding of all elements that impact an A/P organization or an equivalent combination of education and experience..... click apply for full job details