Manages and develops a highly effective accounts payable system in a fast-paced corporate culture. Responsible for designing and optimizing processes with a focus on internal controls and standardizing the Accounts Payable function.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Develop and implement best practices for accounts payable processes in accordance with industry standards, corporate policies and accounting standards.
Manage an effective system for processing and distributing payments in a timely manner, as well as ensuring company invoices are handled accurately.
Experience with multi-currency invoicing processing and payments.
Develop and manage the maintenance of Key Performance Indicators to drive process improvements, productivity, or efficiency enhancements, identify training or workload balancing needs.
Develop robust internal controls and compliance requirements to ensure proper segregation of duties and compliant reporting
Manage the preparation and review of financial reporting related to accounts payable, including aging, forecasting.
Review and recommend policies and procedures.
Manage the processing, review and reporting of employee expense reports in Concur for accuracy and compliance with company policies. Provide recommendations to senior leadership to enhance expense reporting compliance.
Partner with stakeholders across the business to lead continuous improvement, change management and system implementation to improve accounts payable efficiency.
Lead escalations process on behalf of business process owners to resolve issues or concerns with vendors pertaining to payment disbursement.
Review financial information and/or documentation and manage the team to research (e.g., purchase orders, vendors, invoices, etc.) to ensure accuracy and adherence to procedures prior to processing.
Select, hire, and actively manage employees in the accounts payable group. Train and evaluate employees to enhance their performance, development, and work product.
Prepare work schedules, assign duties, and examine work for accuracy, presentation, and conformance to policies.
Manage company Dunn and Bradstreet accounts including credit builder and rating score.
Perform various other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
Excellent knowledge of accounts payable processes with demonstrated success in system improvement, design and automation.
Outstanding knowledge of accounting principles and procedures as it relates to accounts payable.
Superb attention to detail as well as ability to assess big picture results.
Experience with invoice automation practices strongly preferred.
Strong background in ERP system and subledger reconciliation.
Experience with Concur Expense and Concur travel applications preferred.
Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills as well as ability to succinctly present and communicate findings and information
Demonstrated strong analytical and problem-solving abilities as well as the ability to handle projects under pressure and tight deadlines.
Outstanding communication skills; ability to advocate for recommendations to senior leadership.
Ability to plan, organize, and assign accounts payable workload; provide direction and. develop team skill set by coaching, mentoring, knowledge sharing and reinforcing best practices.
Self-starter with proven track record of driving continuous improvement within the accounts payable area.
Demonstrated ability to thrive in a fast paced and growth-oriented culture. Strong drive to implement change and effectively manage multiple projects through completion. Strong knowledge of computerized accounting software, including proficiency with Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Word and all other Microsoft Office applications.
Core Values
The Manager Accounts Payable is expected to operate within the framework of Tolmar’s Core Values:
Consistently operate with the highest standards of ethics and compliance.
Take ownership of your actions, success, and setbacks.
Respect each other and understand that honest collaboration is at the heart of our company’s success.
Go the extra mile to make things happen.
Be committed to all we do and the patients we serve.
Embrace change with enthusiasm.
Strive to learn about and understand the needs of customers and patients, and take action with great speed and efficiency no matter the task.
Education& Experience
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Seven or more years’ experience in Accounts Payable position.
Five or more years’ experience in a supervisory capacity required.
Experience in a high-volume corporate environment preferred.
Tolmar compensation programs are focused on equitable, fair pay practices including market-based base pay and a strong benefits package. The final compensation offered may vary from the posted range based on the selected candidates qualifications and experience.
Working Conditions
Working conditions are normal for an office environment.
Tolmar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis age 40 and over, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, military or veteran status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other applicable status protected by state or local law. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors.
Seniority level
Mid-Senior level
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries
Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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