Accounts Payable Manager - Remote

AHIMA•Chicago, IL

1d•Remote

About The Position

The purpose of this role is to manage the procurement process for AHIMA major vendors, and purchase cards to ensure the organization is complaint and efficient in accounts payable services.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, Accounting or other Business-related discipline.
Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience.
Demonstrated time management, multi-tasking, and project management skills; ability work independently.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Good verbal and written communication to a wide variety of audiences.
Microsoft Office Proficient (i.e., WORD, EXCEL, PowerPoint).
Takes personal responsibility for every member/customer interaction (internal or external). Provides best-in-class service to build customer loyalty and extend member/customer retention.
Handles all member/customer interactions professionally and demonstrates appropriate confidentiality.
Provides timely resolution of member/customer inquiries and facilitates problem resolution.
Demonstrates active listening skills, attending to the conversation and asking clarifying questions.
Adds constructively to conversations, cultivating a healthy exchange of ideas and providing opinions in a productive manner.
Establishes and maintains effective work relationships and works cooperatively in group situations. Addresses and resolves conflict effectively. Offers assistance, resources, and support to co-workers.
Considers both short- and long-term implications/risks of decisions.
Conducts thorough search for information, evaluates alternatives, and chooses the appropriate course of action based on objective data as much as possible.
Exercises judgment and independent actions within limits of authority. Includes appropriate people in decision-making process.
Demonstrates ability to take responsibility and holds oneself accountable for results.
Takes initiative to suggest improvements, seek additional responsibility, and solve problems.

Responsibilities

Manage the end-to-end AP process (invoices, coding, payments, and expense reports)
Reconcile vendor statements monthly
Manage vendor relationship - Respond to internal and external inquiries in an effective, efficient and professional manner
Oversee travel service and utilization of credit cards
Cash Management - Assist the controller in monitoring daily cash inflows and outflows, ensuring sufficient funds for operations.
Assist in Month end close.
Overseeing and managing the travel expenses, and purchasing card
Obtain and maintain a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure.
Provide consultative guidance to management team on identification of new vendors/service providers.
Processe daily invoices, complete vendor set-up, and escalate communication when necessary.
Manage travel management system, analyze and prepare reports; monitor utilization and recommend process improvements.
Prepare journal entries for month end close.
Assist with reconciliation of cash accounts.