Finance Shared Service Supervisor - Accounts Payable | Northern Tools

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PRIMARY OBJECTIVE OF POSITION:

To supervise the accounts payable (A/P) and accounts receivable (A/R) staff by coordinating department workflow; ensuring timely processing of all transactions related to the A/P and A/R functions.

MAJOR AREAS OF ACCOUNTABILITY:

1. Supervises the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable teams which includes performance management, training, coaching, and development.

2. Monitors A/P and A/R workloads and backlogs, directing accounts payable staff and taking appropriate action to maximize vendor discounts, produce efficient and timely vendor payments, and timely record expenses and liabilities.

3. Assists in creation of and reporting on departmental matrices and best practice indicators.

4. Oversees the teams process documentation library, including creation of new procedures and ongoing maintenance.

5. Performs necessary procedures to process the daily disbursement runs, ensures that all possible trade discounts are taken, and payments are made in a timely manner in accordance with company policy and terms offered.

6. Monitors and coordinates the review of vendor statements. Develops and maintains effective working relationships with personnel in other departments to ensure the proper coordination of payments.

7. Monitors outstanding payments to minimize escheatment items.

8. Supports internal and external audit activities, as required, to ensure that auditors are provided with the necessary information to complete their audits timely.

9. Supervises and manages employees as it relates to all projects or related work, establishes performance requirements, clarifies responsibilities of those supervised, conducts performance appraisals and plans for individual employee development.

10. Keeps supervisor informed of important developments, potential problems and related information necessary for effective management. Coordinates and communicates plans and activities with others, as appropriate to ensure a coordinated work effort and team approach.

11. Performs other duties as apparent or assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Minimum two-year Accounting degree; bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or a related field preferred.
• At least 5 years accounts payable experience in a high volume, fast paced environment.
• At least 2 years A/P or A/R supervisory experience.
• Solid understanding of accounts payable procedures, general accounting procedures, and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) reporting requirements.
• Communicates effectively with internal and external customers at all levels.
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and customer service skills required.
• Strong analytical and computer skills. High proficiency in Microsoft Office suite; especially Excel. Exposure to other major Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) applications a plus.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers.
• Ability to prioritize and handle multiple projects/tasks in a changing environment.
• Demonstrates Northern Tool + Equipment’s 12 Core Competencies.