The Accounts Payable Supervisor will provide direct support for hiring, training, and supervising Accounts Payable Staff ensuring the timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices and payments.
Responsibilities
Review and monitor disbursements and journal entries to assure proper coding and approvals, providing peer review and data entry approval.
Serve as the initial point of escalation for the Accounts Payable in troubleshooting entries and payments.
Supervise Accounts Payable staff : coach, mentor, and support professional development.
Collaborate with the Finance Manager to manage accounting operations and balance workloads, making proposals to improve processes and increase efficiency where needed.
Maintain select accounting schedules such as prepaids and accrued expenses.
Reconcile general ledger balance sheet accounts including bank and non-cash accounts and prepare correcting entries if needed. As required, research, analyze, and resolve issues.
Assist in reviewing account reconciliations and processing corrections.
Assist in monitoring reconciliation compliance across the organization.
Assist in Operating Cash Flow Monitoring and Reports. Prepare and enter select transactions into the accounting system.
Coordinate for AP month-end and year-end close entries and processes.
Provide cash flow analysis as needed and present analysis to a variety of audiences within the organization, with differing levels of knowledge of Finance & Accounting.
Act as a subject matter expert in accounting processes, including but not limited to Fixed Assets, payables, deposits and credit cards; as needed, assist with troubleshooting and training.
Collaborate in the development and introduction of accounting processes and procedures for continuous improvement of accounting methods.
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Candidates must be a graduate of Accountancy or other Accounting related course
Minimum of 3-5 years accounts payable, accounting / finance or related experience
Intermediate level of understanding and experience in Microsoft Excel, preferably with experience using pivot tables
Knowledge of or experience with Xero, Oracle NetSuite and other ERP system is a plus
CPA is a plus
Proven ability to manage competing deadlines.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Experience in the review, development, and implementation of accounting processes for best practices, efficiency, and standardized control processes.
Strong organizational and communication skills
Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy
Has working experience in multi-cultural or shared services environment is an advantage-
Has ability to handle confidential information
Ability to work independently, in a team and able to adapt in changing situation