Manage day-to-day operations of global accounts payable team and systems.
Supervise daily activities of the global team to include reviewing queues, assigning tickets, determining shifts and schedules, ensuring sufficient coverage, managing and prioritizing workload, training team members on practices and procedures, reviewing performance, and coaching, motivating, and disciplining employees if needed.
Ensure timely payments of vendor invoices and expense vouchers and maintains accurate records in compliance with corporate, government, contractual and legal requirements.
Oversee the month-end closing activities including account reconciliations.
Oversee employee expense reimbursements process.
Prepare reports and summaries in accordance with company Standard Operating Procedures and various laws.
Assist in determination of appropriate process, policies, and/or procedures.
Enforce the internal controls for consistent processing of account payables checks and/or vouchers.
Assist with the preparation of the annual budget and reviews monthly budget comparisons.
Provide assistance and information to the management in responding to corporate, regulatory agencies and other outside entities requiring accounts payable data.
Interpret company policies and government regulations affecting accounts payable procedures.
Recommend new policies or changes to accounts payable policies and procedures regarding Accounts Payable system.
Supervisory responsibilities include making strong recommendations on employment (hire/termination/salary adjustments) decisions, assigning and directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining, resolving problems, and communicating necessary information on an ongoing basis.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field or equivalent experience
Two years of relevant experience may be substituted for one year of a degree
Typically Eight (8) years of experience within Business Administration
Prefer Accounts Payable experience
Two (2) years of experience as a Supervisor or Team Lead