Mgr Accounting Services

Peabody•Saint Louis, MO

9d•Hybrid

About The Position

We are currently seeking an Accounting Services Manager to join our team. This position would report within Peabody's shared services group and is accountable for leading a range of activities in the Record-to-Report process, including the end-to-end accounts receivable function, to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting, general ledger integrity, and compliance with accounting standards. The position is responsible for overseeing the performance and compliance of a third-party Managed Service Provider (MSP). For its areas of responsibility, the position serves as the primary liaison between Peabody and the MSP, driving accountability, service quality, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration or related field
7+ years of relevant work experience - accounts receivable, general ledger, month-end close functions including account reconciliations, trial balance reviews, analysis, KPI & metrics
Familiarity of outsourcing and/or global shared services models
Implementing global processes and systems improvements
Track record of development/delivery of complex solutions
Proficiency in a variety of systems including MS office suite of tools (Word, PowerPoint and high-level Excel spreadsheets such as familiarity of macros, pivot tables, lookup)
Effective, professional written and oral communication skills with audiences at all levels of the organization
Excellent time management skills in an often fast-paced environment
Ability to optimize resources through delegation and collaboration
Ability to deal with ambiguity and adjust to changing priorities
Ability to lead and motivate team; build positive working relationships across both operational and corporate functions
Must have the ability to perform office-related tasks which may include prolonged sitting or standing
Must have the ability to move from place to place within an office environment
Must be able to use a computer
Some positions may require occasional repetitive motion or movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers

Nice To Haves

CPA or MBA preferred
Experience with SAP ECC or S/4, BW preferred
Familiarity with Blackline, bot automation

Responsibilities

Oversight of Managed Service Provider
Manage the relationship with the MSP for responsibilities within scope
Monitor service level agreements (SLAs), KPIs, and compliance standards
Conduct regular performance reviews and escalate issues as needed
Ensure MSP adheres to company policies, regulatory requirements, and audit standards
General Ledger & Payroll
Lead components of month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
Review journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reports prepared internally and by the MSP
Oversee general ledger accounting related to payroll (non-timekeeping) e.g., employee/employer gross-to-net journal entries, monthly stub accruals, incentive and leave accruals, tax and withholding remittances
Oversee the day-to-day accounting operations related to daily cash movements
Ensure timely and accurate reporting in accordance with GAAP
Approve complex accounting entries and adjustments
Accounts Receivable Operations
Oversee collections, dispute resolution, cash application and reporting
Ensure timely and accurate processing of customer payments and adjustments
Collaborate closely with the Sales Accounting (invoicing) team
Review aging reports and drive resolution of overdue accounts or discrepancies
Process Improvement & Automation
Identify opportunities to streamline processes and enhance automation
Policy development, as necessary
Collaborate with IT and MSP to implement system enhancements and reporting tools
Reporting & Analysis
Prepare or monitor monthly metrics, dashboards, and executive summaries.
Analyze trends in DSO, bad debt, and customer payment behavior
Stakeholder Collaboration
Partner with Marketing, Sales Accounting, Corporate Accounting, Legal and others to resolve billing and accounting issues
Stakeholder query resolution
Support internal and external audits with documentation and reconciliations
Other duties, projects and company-wide initiatives as necessary
Leadership & Compliance
Lead internal team and support professional development
Ensure compliance with GAAP, SOX, and internal financial controls
Preemptive identification of control risks
Maintain documentation and support for financial controls and policies