Manager, Accounts Payable

Company DescriptionFORTUNE 500 ENTERTAINMENT COMPANYJob DescriptionThe Manager, Accounts Payable is responsible for the timely and accurate payment of all vendor invoices and the related internal/external reporting. Responsibilities also include:Managing the accounts payable staff on daily activities such as policies, systems, procedures, training and career planning.Creating and implementing changes to work assignments, methods or procedures to meet operational needs and improve accuracy, timeliness and efficiencies of the accounts payable process.Organization, delegation and upward/downward communication are critical to the success of this area.Responsibilities and Duties:Coordinate and manage daily activities of a staff of 5Manage the function using metrics and key reports to ensure overall operation is producing the required outputManage and review of invoice entry process to ensure proper coding, invoice approval and timeliness. Research and identify corrective actions for problem invoices, including process changes, if necessary,Manage and review the setup of new suppliers including payment terms and banking informationReview Accounts Payable aging reports and payment requests from suppliers & employees to ensure timely approval of invoices and paymentsIdentify procedure-enhancing processes to ensure timely payment of invoices and discount-taking opportunities.Maintain and update all Accounts Payable policies and procedures.Work closely with other internal departments clearing issues including; General Accounting, Purchasing and Finance team members relating to crossover invoices (i.e. coding issues, closed accounts, etc.);Ensure the timely Month End closing of Accounts PayableOwn and ensure that the Sarbanes-Oxley narrative is current and that the controls are operating effectively. Point person for Sarbanes-Oxley testing by Internal and External Audit.Work with internal and external auditors for any required testing. Point Person for year-end audit of Accounts Payable by External Auditors;Supervise the issuing of 1099 reports to independent contractors, freelancers and board of directors at year end as well as the completion of the 1096 transmittal to the IRS;Implement and test Oracle software upgrades and modifications.Manage the escheatment filing and payment follow-up processesQualificationsMinimum Requirements:Bachelor’s degree required. Accounting or Business Management degree preferred.Minimum 7 years of hands on Accounts Payable experience.Minimum 2 years managing a multi person A/P department.Must have large ERP AP system experience (Oracle, Peoplesoft, SAP, Lawson, etc)Solid working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite with especially strong skills in Excel (examples, pivot tables, VLookup, other Formulas and Functions)Additional Information$100K to $120K plus BonusSummaryType: Full-timeFunction: Accounting/AuditingExperience level: DirectorIndustry: Entertainment