Accounts payable leadership
we are seeking a highly organized, analytical, and decisive leader to manage our accounts payable department. This key role will oversee accounts payable activities for both the us and latam business.
the ideal candidate should be focused on optimizing strategic department initiatives and building lasting relationships within and outside the organization.
key responsibilities:
* lead, train, motivate, and evaluate accounts payable staff members in mexico and the us.
* compile, analyze, and report financial information to management and government agencies.
* develop, implement, improve, and enforce policies and procedures to increase accuracy and efficiency.
* administer the concur expense and invoice management system.
* ensure edi and conexium vendor process functions as expected.
* properly code and distribute expenses to the general ledger.
* develop and maintain key metrics as required by management.
* perform account reconciliations of vendor payable accounts and research discrepancies.
* establish and maintain strong relationships with vendors and suppliers.
* ensure timely processing and completion of month-end, quarter-end, and end-of-year transactions, reporting requirements, and close process.
* perform various close activities ensuring branch expense review and provision, in addition to supporting audit requests as directed by management.
* experience with irs 1099 compliance and reporting/documentation for audits.
* work cross-functionally with other departments within the organization.
* assist in complex initiatives to streamline and improve the accounts payable process through systems automation and process improvements.
* set and facilitate the achievement of department objectives.
* other tasks as directed by management.