Mgr Accounts Payable

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Pay Grade

17

Deadline to Apply: March 10, 2025 at 11:59 p.m. CST

Position Summary

Designs short-term and long-term strategies for continuous improvement in advanced accounts payable operations. Manages the Accounts Payable (AP) department who is responsible for the accurate and timely payment of all invoices for goods and services purchased by CPS Energy through purchase orders and non-purchase orders. Ensures payments are made timely and in accordance with specific contract terms and conditions.  Administers the Procurement Card (Pcard) program including the timely reporting of all activity. Works closely with IT group to evaluate and approve SAP enhancements to the accounts payable system. Maintains compliance issues with Prompt Payment Act.
 

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Oversees the completion of assignments to ensure vendor payments, employee reimbursements and other Accounts Payable (AP) functions are executed and completed in a timely manner.
• Executes key operational activities to support the SAP accounts payable application process. Subject matter expert to support translating new and advanced accounts payable business requirements into functional design specifications, and testing of new and existing functions. Collaborate with other SAP module teams with analysis and resolution of processing issues.
• Develops detailed work plans and schedules, as well as tracks and monitors adherence to timetables and deliverables.
• Develops, monitors and reports on section and individual performance measures and related goals for section staff.
• Provides and guides development of AP staff, to include provision of learning and development opportunities, and cross training to ensure adequate backup of all functions within the area.
• Ensures the application of accounts payable policies, procedures and internal controls are appropriate and implemented.  Recommends revisions to policies and procedures as necessary.  Implements appropriate changes or additions to accounts payable procedures and ensures the changes are properly communicated to staff.
• Ensures accurate recording of the various accounts payable activities to include posting to general ledger. Ensures Goods Receipt (GR)/Invoice Receipt (IR) general ledger account is reconciled monthly.
• Oversees system conversions/enhancements, including identifying system requirements, development of test scripts and performance of system testing.
• Builds solid relationships with numerous internal and external parties.
• Multi-tasks various critical work assignments proactively and independently in a fast paced environment.
• Oversees the processing of 1099 Tax Statements, SAP enhancements and advanced payment process improvements.
• Performs functions related to the external audit process and requirements to include the preparation of PBC (Prepared by Client) schedules and RFI (Request for Information) responses.
• Demonstrates a high degree of proficiency with various Microsoft Office products including experience with Microsoft Excel complex functions.
• Demonstrates well-developed written and verbal communication skills for interactions within the sections, across departmental lines to all levels of personnel, and vertically to management.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
   

Minimum Skills

Minimum Knowledge and Abilities

Working knowledge of financial/utility operational processFoundational understanding of financial principles, financial statements and other applicable business operationsAssertive self-starter, with ability to work independently and with minimal supervision, with a high degree of accuracy and ability to handle and/or manage sensitive and confidential informationEvidence of strong planning and organization skills, essential for managing multiple tasks and large-scale projects of the section while ensuring timely and accurate completionExcellent organizational, analytical, planning, multi-tasking, negotiation, problem-solving, verbal, written & communicational skillsDemonstrated ability to interact well with others (peers, co-workers, all levels of the organization and outside entities)Demonstrated ability to contribute in a team environment, either as a team leader or team memberDemonstrated logical reasoning skills to perform analytical functions, such as general