This position is responsible for daily workflow management and support of the Accounts Payable function, representing Supply Chain and Accounts Payable as a point of contact for both vendors and internal customers.
Serves as the primary assistant and backup to the Accounts Payable Manager, assuming AP Manager's duties during when needed
Serves as the primary liaison between AP Manager and AP Clerks for coordination, socialization and implementation of Spire One business processes
Monitors and manages work queues, and redirects AP resources as needed
Coaches Accounts Payable Clerks and serves as the primary resource for AP Clerk questions
Processes payments timely, including voids and re-issues, and ensures transactions are complete and accurate
Manages the resolution of matching errors and invoice holds
Monitors and provides reporting on aging of outstanding invoices to the Accounts Payable Manager periodically throughout the month
Serves as the primary point of contact for internal and external payment inquiries, responding in a timely manner
Manages AP internal controls by reviewing payments for Sarbanes Oxley 404 internal control compliance, approval verification and performing a quality review prior to payment
Processes and tracks customer refunds
Researches and reconciles accounts payable balances and vendor statements
Processes payments in Oracle and SAP
Ensures all month end payment activities are performed timely and accurately
Performs Accounts Payable related account analyses and reconciliations
Assists with annual 1099 and escheat reporting
Identifies and helps implement recommended changes to improve Accounts Payable practices and processes
Performs job duties in compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley 404 internal controls
Associates degree in Finance, Accounting or a related business discipline or equivalent experience required
Minimum of 5 years of relevant business experience required
Experience with SAP and/or Oracle eBusiness Suite payable systems preferred
Experience with reporting tools preferred
Strong Ethics and Integrity, Dedication to a Safe Work Environment, Commitment to a Diverse Workforce that recognizes and respects
Customer focus, results-driven, teamwork, communications, adaptability, quality, initiative, problem solving and analysis
Strong leadership skills, including the ability to understand AP Clerk and business questions and concerns, while problem solving resolving issues