Accounts Payable Supervisor

Matrix Responsibilities

Provide leadership, guidance, coaching, and process oversight for Accounts Payable function of Shared Services.

Provides direction to individuals regarding their role and responsibilities to help meet the overall Company objectives, along with the role the department has in fulfilling corporate goals.

Empower and promotes the proper level of responsibility and authority for others to learn, grow into new responsibilities and make the proper decisions to obtain the overall department objectives.

Demonstrates the highest level of integrity and trust in all aspects of the job by working continually towards self-development, staying abreast of all current information and technology, and be knowledgeable with FASB & AICPA governing bodies affecting functional areas to increase innovation and ensure compliance.

Promotes the corporate controller’s group by developing strong relationships between department members and other departments through a high degree of communication across management.

Promotes the matrix organizational structure with direct reports and encourages cross involvement between people and groups.

Communicates departmental objectives to all employees.

Plans, coordinates, and reviews work assignments.

Provides regular formal and informal performance feedback to employees. Identifies training needs and provides means to meet the needs.

Works to maintain and manage the Accounts Payable Department to ensure the department is properly staffed at all times.

Oversees the recording and payment of all invoices in accordance with established policies and procedures including freight charges, product purchases, General Administrative expenses and travel related expenses for the US and UK.

Oversees the preparation, review and issuance of monthly account analysis, journal entries, account reconciliations, and other month-end, quarter-end and year-end close tasks and reporting.

Meets with various groups (e.g., Tax, Accounting, Supply Chain, etc.) on a regular basis to discuss reconciliations, processing, as well as assisting in planning periodic reporting requirements.

Assists users in developing queries for Payables.

Participates in testing and implementation of new systems / platforms / software for the Accounts Payable function.

Assists in the development of training programs and training end-users.

Provides reports and support to meet special requests, nonrecurring items, audit requests.

Participates in projects as required.

Establishes and implements processes and procedures to meet departmental internal controls requirements. Ensures that established processes/procedures are followed as designed. Works with Policy, Process and Controls Team to identify deficiencies in existing processes/procedures, the need for new ones, and the extent to which such processes/procedures are being followed. Develops and implements corrective actions regarding department internal controls as necessary.

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or equivalent preferred.

Five or more years of Accounts Payable or general accounting experience with knowledge of accounting related software systems.

Proficient with Microsoft Windows and Office (Outlook, Excel (VLOOKUP’s, pivot tables), Word, etc.).

SAP (S/4 Hana) and Oracle experience preferred.

Able to manage multiple tasks, projects and meet short/unexpected deadlines.

Detail oriented with strong problem solving/analytical skills. Ability to proactively identify and develop effective solutions.

Strong interpersonal skills along with the ability to work with employees at all levels.

Strong communication skills (written and oral).

Incumbents in this position are responsible for the Accounts Payable function and are knowledgeable in the fundamental Accounts Payable concepts and practices. The position enhances the control and timely reporting of financial data to top management and maintains system expertise within the Accounts Payable function of Shared Services.

You’ll enjoy competitive compensation, consisting of base pay plus an incentive program available to all…