What are the responsibilities and job description for the Manager - Accounts Payable position at Wesco?
As a Manager - Accounts Payable, you will manage all activities in the accounts payable function. You will ensure timely payments of vendor invoices and expense vouchers and maintains accurate records and control reports. You will review applicable accounting reports and accounts payable register to ensure accuracy. You will manage subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. You will ensure that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets.
Responsibilities:
- Executes payments to vendors
- Ensures compliance with corporate and governmental policies and procedures in relation to accounts payable
- Designs and executes controls over business processes to ensure proper execution and reporting.
- Manages and develops staff
- Develops and promotes culture of continuous improvement
- Prepares schedules and reports, including accounts payable data and metrics
Qualifications:
- Bachelors’ Degree in Business, finance, or accounting. or related required
- Progressive accounting - 3 years required; 6 years preferred
- Previous supervisory of both exempt and non-exempt staff - 1 year required; 3 years preferred
- Fixed asset accounting - 1 year preferred
- Oracle or other large integrated financial system - 3 years preferred
- Accounts payable or other transaction heavy accounting function - 3 years preferred
- General systems aptitude
- Strong communication skills
- Strong problem solving skills
- Proficiency using Microsoft Office products, especially Excel
- Ability to deal effectively with vendors and outside agencies
- Ability to work under tight time schedules and handle multiple tasks
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