SEIU
Accounts Payable Manager GRADE D
Washington, DC
Purpose:
This position is responsible for managing the workflow of entries into the accounts payable ledger and is tasked with implementing the highest level of data integrity, operational efficiencies and process management. This role is also responsible for supporting the coding of transactions for Department of Labor LM-2 reporting. This role will be active in implementing policies that support the Union's goals by providing a highly effective financial operation. As a manager within the organization, this position will be required to operate with a high level of discretion, judgment and integrity as a steward of member financial resources.
Primary Responsibilities:
(Any one position may not include all of the specific duties and responsibilities listed. Examples provide a general summary of the work required and should not be treated as a total and complete list of expected duties to be performed by employees in the classification.)
- Directly support the Deputy Director of Finance in ensuring the timely and accurate processing of accounts payable transactions for all SEIU-controlled entities.
- Responsible for managing the operational functions of the department, including invoice processing, travel and expense report audit and processing, purchase card program, financial disbursement, and exception resolution.
- Instrumental in developing and enforcing company policies, procedures and controls related to purchase card program.
- Identify and manage the implementation of payables operational improvements to streamline and improve the efficiencies of current processes while realizing increased productivity.
- Drive strategic initiatives and identifying key areas of the business that require Accounts Payable involvement.
- Provide support to the team leaders in training and providing guidance to accounting staff to optimize performance including assisting in monitoring workloads to ensure accurate and timely completion of accounts payable activities.
- Manages monthly close of accounts payable within two business days following end of each month, and ensures that all necessary processes are streamlined to accurately close.
- Manages annual close of accounts payable within 15 days following the end of the year, and ensures that all necessary processes are streamlined to accurately close.
- Maintains proper internal controls throughout the accounts payable process, including initiation of electronic payment of vendors through purchase card and bank transfer.
- Responsible for implementing and maintaining systems to accurately pay consultants and other contracted services in accordance with SEIU's policies, IRS regulations and Department of Labor requirements.
- Conduct regular reviews of policies and procedures to identify issue or provide improvement to current procedures and systems to ensure that it meets auditor requirement and is achieved with maximum efficiency.
- Ad hoc treasury, cash, accounts payable projects as needed.
Direction and Decision Making:
This position reports to the Deputy Director of Finance.
Education and Experience:
Master's degree in accounting or finance, Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and five (5) years experience in a supervisory accounting-related position.
Equivalency:
Bachelor's degree in accounting-related field and ten (10) years experience in accounting, at least two (2) years of which included a supervisory role.
Applicants must be able to demonstrate the following knowledge, skills and abilities:
- Knowledge of US generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
- Knowledge of US and District of Columbia laws and regulations regarding financial controls
- Ability to manage multiple people and projects
- Must have ERP AP system experience, as well as 1099 filing experience
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with SEIU managers and administrative staff in both written and oral presentation
- Ability to multi-task, establish priorities and effectively organize work in a changing environment
- Ability to maintain flexible attitude and approach toward assignments and actively engage others in building teams
- Ability to apply business intelligence concepts to a large, multi-faceted organization
- Knowledge of complex financial metrics, accounting principles and processes
- Ability to develop tailored key performance indicators (KPIs)
- Ability to structure and analyze complex financial reports
- Ability to utilize sensitivity analysis and provide scenario analysis to support decision-making
- Ability to think critically and analytically in linking financial data to qualitative information
- Ability to communicate sensitive information to principals
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office software – especially Excel and Word
Physical Requirements:
Work is generally performed in an office setting. Long and extended hours and travel
may be required (up to 10%).
Probationary period:
None
SEIU is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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