Supervisor, Accounts Payable

This is a Full Time Job

POSITION SUMMARY: Responsible for maintaining a thorough understanding of accounts payable related transactions and responsibilities in order to plan, direct and lead all aspects of Accounts Payable.

FUNCTIONS OF THE JOB:
• Manage Accounts Payable team while maintaining a high level of accuracy, internal controls, and customer service
• Assist team members by answering questions, prioritizing work, and ensuring sufficient back up support for all Accounts Payable job functions
• Ensure new employees receive proper on-boarding and cross training specific to Accounts Payable and continuously coach existing employees to improve their knowledge, work quality, and quantity of work
• Schedule, coordinate, and lead team meetings as needed to ensure successful communication and collaboration amongst team members
• Research, recommend, and implement process and procedural improvements by coordinating with management, team members, internal, and external customers
• Work closely with Procurement and other departments as appropriate to identify cost savings opportunities and follow and/or implement best practices
• Communicate (written and verbal) effectively with employees and vendors to resolve issues relating to invoices, expense reports, purchase orders, delivery receipts, and payments
• Gather, organize, and analyze data to create ad hoc reports and present to management teams as necessary
• Update, implement, and enforce policies and procedures as necessary
• Ensure invoices are charged to the proper general ledger account codes and properly approved in accordance with company policy
• Ensure timely follow-up and resolution for outstanding trade payables checks
• Responsible for the 1099 reporting process for Accounts Payable
• Ensure timely and accurate audit of employee expense reimbursements
• Responsible for check/EFT runs for vendor payments and employee reimbursements
• Ensure accurate contract invoice information is maintained in Oracle; ensure recurring invoice payments are executed in a timely and accurate manner
• Ensure timely processing of Oracle cash management files including timely resolution of any interface exceptions
• Publish timely and accurate A/P productivity metrics
• Initiate and/or approve daily wire payment transactions and record payments in Oracle as necessary.
• Perform timely and accurate month-end close for A/P
• Perform timely account reconciliations for general ledger accounts or for supplier accounts; research and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner
• Assist with researching and resolving open purchase orders and review the un-invoiced receipts report as needed
• Perform accurate and timely system testing for Oracle Accounts Payable as needed
• Participate in fiscal year-end audit by providing timely and accurate information as requested and maintain relations during audit
• Other duties as assigned
• Regular attendance
• Supports our BMI Core Values and cultivates a culture of diversity and inclusion

Supervisory Responsibilities:

Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

POSITION QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Education:
Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting preferred.

Experience: Minimum three (3) years’ relevant accounting experience in positions of increasing responsibility, preferably in Accounts Payable.

Skills
and Abilities:
• Must be capable of building, fostering, and working in a team environment focused on quality and customer service
• Management or supervisory experience preferred
• Ability to understand related Accounting policies and procedures
• Exceptional time-management and organizational skills with proven ability to work effectively and efficiently to meet deadlines
• Experience with Microsoft Windows and Microsoft Office products required
• Must possess intermediate Excel skills
• Experience with Oracle Financial & Purchasing Systems preferred
• Must possess professional verbal and written communication skills along with strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Demonstrates willingness and ability to accept responsibility
• Detail orientation and able to handle multiple assignments promptly and effectively
• Ability to maintain confidentiality

BROADCAST MUSIC, INC. IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: All applicants will receive equal opportunity for employment without regard to race, creed, color, sex, age, national origin,
marital status, veteran status or disability