Manager - Accounts Payable.Control

Basic Function:


Serve as the financial control point for accounting transactions created by Payables and related functions. Maintain and strengthen financial controls and procedures over the Accounts Payable function using Oracle Financials software. Serve as the accounting liaison between the Accounts Payable function and the other accounting departments and information systems.



Primary Responsibilities:

Financial Accounting (40%)Responsible for coordinating the month-end closing process for the Accounts Payable function . This includes, but is not limited to: Closing the sub-ledger, posting sub-ledger journal entries to the general ledger, reconciling the sub-ledger to the general ledger on a weekly basis, coordinating journal entries and accruals outside of the sub-ledger, balance sheet account reconciliations, partner with other Accounting departments as needed to ensure complete and accurate journal entries



Financial Controls (30%)Assist with activities to support Sarbanes-Oxley Section 404 ComplianceUnderstand internal controls over financial reporting related to specific job dutiesControl Self Assessment as required Internal Control / Internal AuditAudit schedules for external auditorsReview, recommend, design, implement and enhance controls, policies and procedures to insure the integrity of accounts payable liabilities and paymentsParticipate in / conduct related user acceptance testing and issue resolution.



Accounts Payable Processing (30%)Responsible for disbursements function, including check-runs review and controlOversee return to vendor activities, including research and issue resolution with vendorsOversee debit balance review, reporting, research and collection activities



GeneralPerform variance analyses to identify and research unusual fluctuations monthlyPrepare audit schedules for internal and external auditorsKnowledge of and ability to learn automated financial accounting and reporting systems softwareKnowledge of and ability to learn automated merchandising systems softwareContinually reassess processes against industry best practices, perform appropriate benchmarking, conduct continuous process improvements and identify/implement productivity enhancementsTrain, mentor, and develop staffAssume additional responsibilities as assigned

REQUIREMENTS
Travel Percentage: 0%

* BS or BA in Accounting required

* 5+ years of experience in Accounting, including Accounts Payable experience

* 2+ supervisory or management experience

* Retail, manufacturing or distribution experience preferred

* Experience with automated financial accounting systems; Oracle preferred

* Strong accounting (GAAP) skills

* Aggressive, self-starter

* Proactive problem identification and resolution

* Proven business partner, effective at cross-functional collaboration and achieving results through others

* Strong oral and written communication skills a must

* Strong analytical and problem solving skills

* Strong Excel skills