About the Role
The role involves managing and overseeing accounts payable activities, ensuring timely processing of invoices and payments, improving existing workflows, and supporting month-end close procedures within a remote, global environment.
Responsibilities
- Lead the day-to-day operations of the accounts payable team
- Ensure accurate and timely processing of vendor invoices
- Oversee payment runs and reconciliation of vendor statements
- Maintain strong internal controls over payable transactions
- Identify and implement process improvements in AP workflows
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve payment issues
- Support audit requests and provide required documentation
- Monitor aging reports and ensure obligations are met on time
- Manage vendor relationships and resolve discrepancies
- Ensure compliance with accounting standards and company policies
- Assist in month-end and year-end closing activities
- Prepare and review journal entries related to payables
- Train and mentor team members in best practices
- Standardize accounts payable procedures across regions
- Utilize accounting software to streamline operations
- Ensure proper documentation and recordkeeping
- Monitor and report on key performance metrics
- Escalate issues to management when necessary
- Maintain confidentiality of financial data
- Work closely with procurement and finance departments
- Support system upgrades and process automation initiatives
- Ensure tax compliance related to vendor payments
- Review 1099 and other tax reporting requirements
- Assist with intercompany transactions when applicable
- Promote a culture of accountability and precision
Compensation
Not specified
Work Arrangement
Remote (Worldwide)
Team Context
This position operates within a distributed finance team serving a global organization, with primary collaboration across Latin America. The role reports to the Accounting Manager and works closely with payroll, procurement, and financial planning units.
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