Accounts Payable Manager

Overview

Full-Time position for an Accounts Payable Manager at MCI. The role leads the accounts payable function, ensuring accurate and timely processing of invoices, payments, and vendor relationships. You will manage a team of accounts payable specialists, drive process improvements, ensure compliance with policies and regulatory requirements, and support cross-functional collaboration.

Position Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor a team of accounts payable specialists, providing guidance, training, and performance feedback.
• Delegate tasks, establish priorities, and ensure adherence to established policies and procedures.
• Oversee end-to-end accounts payable processes including invoice receipt, verification, coding, and approval.
• Ensure timely and accurate vendor payments in line with terms and cash flow needs.
• Manage vendor relationships, onboarding, terms negotiation, and addressing payment inquiries or disputes.
• Monitor vendor performance and compliance with contractual and service level expectations.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
• Implement best practices, standard operating procedures, and internal controls to mitigate risks and ensure compliance.
• Analyze accounts payable data to identify insights, risks, and opportunities for cost savings or improvements.
• Prepare regular reports and dashboards to communicate KPIs and metrics to senior management.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements related to accounts payable.
• Develop and maintain internal controls to safeguard assets and prevent fraud or unauthorized payments.
• Assist with internal and external audits by providing documentation and support for accounts payable transactions.
• Maintain accurate records of accounts payable activities including invoices, payments, and vendor correspondence.
• Collaborate with finance, procurement, and other departments to resolve issues and streamline processes affecting accounts payable.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on accounts payable and provide guidance to cross-functional teams as needed.

Candidate Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience in a leadership role within a finance team.
• Strong proficiency in accounting software and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Conditions of Employment

• All MCI Locations: Must be authorized to work in the country where the job is based.
• Subject to the program and location of the position: Willingness to submit to up to a level II background and/or security investigation with fingerprint; job offers contingent on results.
• Willingness to undergo drug screening; job offers contingent on results.

Compensation and Benefits

At MCI, compensation and benefits are designed to be competitive and to support and reward your contributions. Starting compensation is based on experience, with a variety of benefits and incentives to support and reward team members. Benefits specifics may vary by geography.

Physical Requirements

This role operates in a professional office environment and is largely sedentary. You may be required to sit/stand for long periods while using a computer and headset. Occasional movement and lifting up to 40 pounds may be required.

Reasonable Accommodation

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), MCI provides reasonable accommodations for qualified applicants or employees with disabilities, unless such accommodations cause undue hardship. Contact Human Resources for accommodation requests.

Diversity and Equality

MCI and its subsidiaries promote a diverse, inclusive work environment free from discrimination. Employment decisions are based on merit and qualifications, with equal opportunity and respect for all. MCI will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories as permitted by law.

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