Accountant

What's on Your Plate?

Accounts Payable Operations
- Oversee the end-to-end operations of the accounts payable team,
including invoice processing, payment runs, and expense report
management.
- Ensure all payments are processed accurately, in a timely manner, and
in compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
- Review and approve large or complex invoices and payments.
- Develop and enforce accounts payable policies and procedures.

Vendor Management
- Establish and maintain strong relationships with vendors and
suppliers.
- Resolve escalated vendor issues, discrepancies, or disputes effectively
and professionally.
- Ensure accurate vendor records, including banking information and
tax documents (e.g., W-9s).

Compliance and Internal Controls
- Implement and monitor internal controls to safeguard company assets
and prevent fraud.
- Ensure compliance with tax regulations,
- Collaborate with auditors to support internal and external audit
requests and to ensure accuracy and compliance.
- Process Improvement and Technology Utilization
- Identify and implement opportunities for process automation and
efficiency improvements within the AP workflow.
- Leverage AP automation tools and ERP systems to streamline
processes and reduce manual effort.
- Stay informed about changes in accounting regulations, emerging
technologies and best practices in accounts payable management.
- Oversee the implementation and maintenance of accounts payable
software and systems.
 

Reporting and Analysis
- Prepare and present AP metrics and reports, including aging reports,
cash flow projections, and vendor spend analyses.
- Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to track team performance
and identify areas for improvement.

Team Leadership and Development
- Supervise, mentor, and develop a team of accounts payable
professionals.
- Provide training on systems, processes, and compliance requirements.
- Foster a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous
improvement.