Job Description
Basic Purpose of Job:
• The Accounts Payable Manager will be responsible for day-to-day AP function activities and administration, including reporting creation, tax review for invoices.
• This individual will provide subject matter expertise in the area of accounting related to Accounts Payable which include the below:
• Vendor related queries.
• Ability to communicate and relay tax documentation needed for US government requirements for vendors to external parties and internal business teams
• Collaborate with onshore and provide necessary backup/ background on specific audits in relation to state tax audits
• Develop the team to adopt owner's mindset and effectively manage timelines
• Participate in ad-hoc projects and new process improvement solutions
• Prepare reporting analytics deliverables
• Provide support to key stakeholders of the team to present analytical results, findings
• First point of escalation within the local reporting line for dealing with issues (people/ process/ technology) and ensuring that compliance requirements are adhered to (e. g. company policies surrounding standard of conduct, information security, employment regulations)
• May be required to participate in or conduct a wide range of accounting and financial analyses on critical and complex issues which may include variance analysis and accounting transactions.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on Accounts Payable transactions.
• Participate in or manage function specific projects as needed
• Ensure completion of deliverables within the committed time frame including assistance with development of deliverable plans, attending deliverable specific or recurring meetings between the team and the business team.
• Create reporting metrics to assist with oversight of controls
Job Requirements:
Education and Experience:
• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, 6-8 years of progressive experience in AP function
• In depth knowledge of Accounts Payable activities such as invoicing, payments, and tax knowledge as it pertains to VAT, Taxes.
• Experience of building and maintaining strong control environment, establishing policies, procedures and strong internal controls.
• Demonstrated leadership in improving/ building-out the above process groups for multiple geographies and business areas
Skills required :
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Word, Visio), advance levels of Excel (pivot tables, formulas, excel workbook maintenance best practices)
• Knowledge of PeopleSoft/Oracle ERP desirable
• Conceptual understanding of operational process flow/architecture applicable to or impacting the above process
• Advanced written and verbal communication skills in English, prior experience of interacting with multiple stakeholders
• Independent decision-making capabilities, demonstrated thought leadership
• Pride of ownership with the ability to deliver high quality results timely
• Self-motivated, self-assured, and self-managed
• Strong attention to details
• Problem solving skill
• Highly organized with ability to multi-task and work under high pressure deadlines
• Must be able to work in a fast paced environment
• Proficient in Accounts Payable process
• Good experience of handling various AP related vendor queries/ escalations via email
• Good knowledge of AP metrics, reports