ABOUT THE ROLEThe Manager, Accounts Payable oversees a dynamic group of professionals responsible for processing all invoices, vendors, utilities and employee expense reimbursements to ensure accurate and timely disbursements. This role is also responsible for account analysis and reconciliations, and some cash management.
WHAT YOU WILL DO- Provide overall leadership and oversight to 10+ accounts payable team members and accountants to ensure all activities are completed in a timely and accurate manner. Develop and assist team members and act as point of escalation for the department.
- Partner closely with Contract Operations to ensure Recurring Billing and Escalations translate properly into the landlord rent run ensuring accurate disbursements.
- Provide the necessary analytical tools and control reports to the team to ensure they audit invoices and employee expense reimbursements for accuracy, coding and proper approval.Requires expert knowledge and understanding of th AP Voucher Ledger and General Ledger relations.
- Maintain a relationship with our financial institutions and Treasury department to resolve cash reconcilation variances.
- Provide oversight and leadership for the monthly close process including providing value added analytical reviews.
- Serve as subject matter expert for integrations, transformations, and other process improvement projects.
- Ensure compliance by adhering to internal control requirements, maintaining updated documentation for A/P related processes and providing recommendations, as appropriate. Manage, maintain and reconcile A/P general ledger accounts including reporting and auditing schedules. This includes overseeing the preparation of reporting and audit schedules for internal and external auditors, and interaction with multiple functional groups to resolve batch and subledger issues.
- Oversee preparation of monthly A/P accrual to ensure proper expense recognition within the appropriate period.
- Develop and review quantitative department metrics to monitor the performance of the A/P group.
- Ensure that individual and team objectives are established and reviewed frequently to reward excellence and address performance opportunities.
- Partner with team and Human Resources to recruit, train, coach and develop direct reports.
- Sponsorship of trainings and communications for the business with respect to Accounts Payable Accounting policies and procedures, including development and coordination.
- Liaison and build relationships with business partners including internal and external business partners including Supply Chain Management, District personnel and Vendors.
- Serve as department liason with IT to pursue process improvements and enhancements in order to increase productivity through automation, and to revisit current processes for redundancy and relevence.
- Responsible for preparation and distribution of approximately 1,[redacted]-MISC and 1099-INT forms to all applicable US business partners.
- Lead other special projects and assignments
WHAT YOU WILL NEED TO SUCCEEDEducation / Certifications- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field preferred, or equivalent experience
Skills and Experience- Mininmum of five (5) years of finance/accounting experience
- Minimum of three (3) years of supervisory experience
- Accounting knowledge in basic financial statement fundamentals, ledgers, and journal entries
- Knowledge of computer accounting software as well as Form 1099 experience
- Computer competency with advanced proficiency with Excel
- Excellent coaching and motivating skills for employees
- Works well under pressure. Manages multiple projects and priorities.
- Highly developed analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to effectively communicate with subordinates, management and internal and external business partners through written and verbal methods
- Ability to diagnose work flow problems, critical path and institute remedies
- Exceptional project management skills combined with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced dynamic environment
- Understanding of audit principles and SOX requirements
Where you will workThis role falls into our hybrid work model, which is 2-days work from home (Friday and Monday) and 3-days in the office (Tuesday through Thursday) to optimize collaboration, relationship building and key stakeholder engagement and may require some travel as needed.
CompensationThe pay range offered for this position is $89,100 - $ 122,500 annually. A candidate's offer is determined by various factors including but not limited to, depth of experience, role-related knowledge and skills, relevant education or training, internal alignment, and work location. Depending on the position offered, the compensation package may also include incentive compensation opportunities in the form of a discretionary annual cash bonus or commissions, and equity incentives
YOUR COMPANY BENEFITSAt Arium Networks we do our best to ensure you have access to the resources you need to live a healthy and happy life no matter where you are in life. Our benefits are built around your individual needs, covering physical, mental, and financial health and designed to enhance your quality of life.
We are proud to offer a full suite of health and wealth benefits for you and your loved ones. Below are a few of the key highlights of the many benefits we provide.
- Comprehensive healthcare plans with highly company subsidized premiums and annual company contribution to your Health Savings Account (HSA base plan for employee and dependents).
- Market-leading 401(k) plan, which includes up to 10% company contributions through our 5% match and 5% profit sharing program (based on employee contributions).
- New-child leave up to 8 weeks of 100% paid leave upon birth or legal adoption of a new child. Birth mothers are eligible for up to 8 weeks of additional 100% paid medical leave.
- Tuition reimbursement for eligible tuition and fees.
- Generous paid time-off for eligible full-time employees (minimum 18 days per year based on years of service).
- 10 company holidays plus 2 floating holidays.
