• Manages AP department. Includes day-to-day execution of accounts payable, disbursements, and vendor master functions for multiple companies.
• Oversees the AP processes, including but not limited to compliance with policies and procedures, payment terms, exception management, vendor management, and 1099’s.
• Performs vendor analysis, expense review and analysis, and support of corporate procurement functions.
• Implements and maintains systems, procedures and policies, surrounding accounts payable functions to ensure adherence to company guidelines.
• Ensures that all AP general ledger accounts are reconciled, maintained in a current status, and properly reviewed and approved.
• Manages monthly closing of AP insuring accuracy and timeliness of posting to general ledger.
• Manages AP staff. Provides on-going coaching including evaluation of and identification of training opportunities for staff members to enhance their performance, development, and work product. Addresses performance issues and makes recommendations for personnel actions.
• Works with management to resolve business process breakdowns.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, finance, or related field helpful but not required.
• Seven (7) or more years of accounting experience
• Three (3) or more years of leadership experience
• Understanding of generally accepted accounting principles, accounting software, and government contracts (FARs).
• Must have large AP system experience, as well as 1099 filing experience
• Strong interpersonal skills for interacting with accountants, clients, and management.
• Strong personal computer and business solutions software skills
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Good presentation skills for educating internal clients on accounting principles
• Good planning and organizational skills to balance and prioritize work

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