Manager Accounting - Payroll and Accounts Payable

Arizona Public Service generates reliable, affordable and clean energy for 2.7 million Arizonans. As the state’s largest and longest-serving energy provider, our more than 6,000 dedicated employees power our vision of creating a sustainable energy future for Arizona.

Summary

The Accounting Manager - Payroll and Accounts Payable will oversee the Payroll and Accounts Payable (AP) teams, ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant processing of high-volume transactions. This role is responsible for day-to-day team management, maintaining adherence to GAAP and internal policies, managing SOX and other key controls across the teams, and driving operational excellence through efficiency, process improvement, and technology enhancements. The Accounting Manager will also serve as a liaison between the teams and technology partners, supporting system projects and initiatives.  This role is designed to drive operational excellence while adapting to the evolving needs of the company

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, economics, finance, accounting or related discipline
• And ten years experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience in accounting functions, utility finance, or other related field.
  Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Ability to apply broad business perspective to daily operations.
• Effective problem solving, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Computer literacy with ability to effectively utilize associated systems and software.
• May require specialized programming knowledge for applications associated with analyses, forecasts, projections, and other studies.

Major Accountabilities

1.) Provide leadership to produce effective teams in an environment consistent with the Company's cultural expectations and vision.

 

2.) Represent the Company in the local and business community which may require membership in external organizations.

 

3.) Lead, manage, and develop the Payroll and AP teams, providing guidance, coaching, and performance feedback.

 

4.) Oversee daily processing of payroll and AP transactions, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with GAAP, tax regulations, and company policies.

 

5.) Monitor and review reconciliations, journal entries, and reports related to payroll and AP.

 

6.) Establish and maintain strong internal controls, ensuring adherence to accounting standards and company policies.

 

7.) Identify and implement process improvements to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and scalability.

 

8.) Partner with IT/technology teams to support system enhancements, upgrades, and new implementations affecting payroll and AP.

 

9.) Collaborate with cross-functional teams including HR, Supply Chain, Treasury, and Finance to support accurate financial reporting and business needs.

 

10.) Track team efficiency through statistics and metrics to ensure optimal performance.

 

11.) Prepare and present metrics, analyses, and recommendations to senior management.

Export Compliance / EEO Statement

This position may require access to and/or use of information subject to control under the Department of Energy's Part 810 Regulations (10 CFR Part 810), the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730 through 774), or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Chapter I, Subchapter M Part 120) (collectively, 'U.S. Export Control Laws'). Therefore, some positions may require applicants to be a U.S. person, which is defined as a U.S. Citizen, a U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), a Political Asylee, or a Refugee under the U.S. Export Control Laws. All applicants will be required to confirm their U.S. person or non-US person status. All information collected in this regard will only be used to ensure compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws, and will be used in full compliance with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of national origin and other factors. For positions at Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Stations (PVNGS) all openings will require applicants to be a U.S. person.

Pinnacle West Capital Corporation and its subsidiaries and affiliates ('Pinnacle West') maintain a continuing policy of nondiscrimination in employment. It is our policy to provide equal opportunity in all phases of the employment process and in compliance with applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations. This policy of nondiscrimination shall include, but not be limited to, recruiting, hiring, promoting, compensating, reassigning, demoting, transferring, laying off, recalling, terminating employment, and training for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, disa