Responsibilities
IntercontinentalExchange has an opportunity for a Full-Time Accounts Payable Manager. The Accounts Payable Manager will have the following responsibilities:
- Manages day-to-day accounts payable activities including, but not limited to, vendor maintenance, invoice and payment processing, T&E audit reviews, 1099 issuance, escheatment reporting, and month-end close in accordance with timelines and policies outlined by senior management.
- Analyzes and reviews accounts payable activities to ensure processes and controls meet SOX compliance, internal/external audit, and tax requirements.
- Administers the resolution of escalated invoicing/payment issues and responds to inquiries promptly and professionally.
- Manages accounts payable team by effectively allocating responsibilities, providing timely and constructive performance feedback, and ensuring established service level agreements are met.
- Leverages reports and analytics to monitor team performance and productivity, and identify areas of improvement and makes enhancement recommendations.
- Acts as a liaison between the company, internal and external auditors, tax and accountants to meet informational needs and to ensure that proper information is maintained for historical purposes.
- Participate in project-based assignments that stem from acquisitions, system migrations, and/or process improvement activities.
- Recruits and hires qualified AP personnel and trains/evaluates employees to enhance their performance, development, and work product.
Knowledge and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or business-related field.
- 12+ years of Accounts Payable management experience at a large, multi-national company within a high volume shared services environment.
- Must have large ERP experience such as Oracle, SAP or PeopleSoft
- Ideal candidate would have prior experience processing and issuing 1099’s as well as escheatment reporting experience.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel is a must.
- Must have strong analytical skills, be organized, results-oriented and have proven management skills.
- Must have the ability to assess, analyze, and solve problems as well as prioritize tasks in a fluid environment.
- Candidate must be able to handle confidential and sensitive information in a professional manner.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills as well as interpersonal skills for interacting with accounts payable team, external suppliers, internal customers as well as upper management.
- Proven experience in fast-paced work environments and has the flexibility and adaptability to handle various job assignments.
- Prior experience managing a team of 10+ individuals is strongly preferred.
