Accounts Payable Manager

Company: carfax
Location: Centreville
Posted on: May 12, 2022

Job Description:

Description Join our Winning Team as an Accounts Payable Manager!When was the last time you bragged about where you work? At CARFAX, we do it every day. Why? Because we're proud to work for a company with a strong mission and trusted brand. We're proud to work with people who care about what they do and work hard every day to deliver their best. And just announced, the return of the 4-day work week from Memorial Day through Labor Day! We've created the type of company culture where the term, "work- hard play- hard" isn't just a catchy saying, it's part of the #CARFAXdifference! -We are currently seeking an AP Manager who is proactive, disciplined, and a true team player with strong leadership, communication, management, negotiation, and technical competencies. We're looking for someone who has a solid knowledge of GAAP and can manage multiple assignments under pressure. This is a hybrid role of sorts, with a combination of both Accounts payable and traditional Accounting duties, serving as the bridge between the two functions.As an Accounts Payable Manager, you will:

• Manage a team of two AP representatives, providing mentorship and strategic direction
• Oversee and direct daily accounts payable activities including purchase requests, accounts payable transactions and reconciliations, and cash management (ACH, Wire, Check, Credit Card).
• Lead payable and other accounting related monthly, quarterly, and annual closing activities; oversee activities to ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial statements and reports
• Work closely with the business to establish an in-depth understanding of the CARFAX T&E Policy; identifying areas for potential cost savings and risk mitigation
• Identify inefficiencies within the accounts payable function and re-engineer current processes; provide team and org-wide training
• Develop and implement best practices, policies, and procedures in full adherence with regulatory requirements (SOX, GAAP)To be considered for this role, you will need:
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance strongly preferred
  • Minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience in key accounting functions including revenue recognition, accounts payable, fixed assets, and monthly close
  • Advanced written and verbal communication skills
  • Demonstrated ability to research, write and implement robust, actionable and sometimes complex policies with both a departmental and organizational reach
  • Experience in accounting operational standards, resolving problems, and identifying system improvements
  • Proficiency with Concur and NetSuite is preferred, advanced Excel proficiency is required About CARFAX, part of S&P Global Mobility, helps millions of people every day confidently shop, buy, service and sell used cars with innovative solutions powered by CARFAX vehicle history information. The expert in vehicle history since 1984, CARFAX provides exclusive services like CARFAX Used Car Listings, CARFAX Car Care, CARFAX History-Based Value and the flagship CARFAX - Vehicle History Report--- to consumers and the automotive industry. CARFAX owns the world's largest vehicle history database and is nationally recognized as a top workplace by The Washington Post and Glassdoor.com. Shop, Buy, Service, Sell - Show me the CARFAX---. S&P Global Mobility is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI). S&P Global is the world's foremost provider of credit ratings, benchmarks, analytics and workflow solutions in the global capital, commodity and automotive markets. CARFAX is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of CARFAX to provide equal employment opportunity to all persons regardless of race, color, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, age, ancestry, citizenship status, veteran status, military status, disability or handicap, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other status protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, CARFAX will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. We maintain a drug-free workplace. We are a participant in E-Verify.

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