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I. Job Summary

The Supervisor, Accounts Payable reports to the Manager, Accounts Payable. Supervises the Supplier Data and Disbursement teams and the process of new supplier onboarding, maintaining supplier records, 1099 reporting, disbursements and returned payments. This role should create a culture of continuous improvement and service excellence with Accounts Payable.

II. Essential Duties and Responsibilities

+ Supervises, coaches, and advises the Supplier Data and Disbursement Team on procedures, controls, and issue resolution.

+ Establishes work standards and schedules and ensures their effective implementation; assigns work to employees, reviews employees' work for adequacy and takes steps to correct inadequate performance; approves employees' work schedules and time sheets.

+ Works with internal and external customers, suppliers and other partners to resolve problems.

+ Implements strategies to improve and maintain the quality of supplier data globally. Ensures accuracy, completeness, and consistency of supplier information.

+ Generates reports regarding supplier data activities and verifies accuracy of all processing actions. Prepares reports regarding discrepancies and distributes to internal personnel and the company.

+ Maintains efficient and standardized processes within the departments. Identifies and implements opportunities for process improvement to enhance operational effectiveness.

+ Ensure prompt and accurate payment of invoices, managing payment schedules and resolving any discrepancies.

+ Assist with internal and external audits, providing necessary documentation and information.

+ Interacts with internal customers on escalations, month-end activities, and reporting requirements.

+ Ensures closing, month-end activities, and detailed scheduled reports are timely and accurate for financial matters.

+ Involved in system release testing, innovative enhancement ideas, and bug identification for continuous improvement.

+ Ensures the timely resolution of payment problems with suppliers by collaborating with WM stakeholders utilizing excellent communication skills.

+ Facilitate training and upskilling of staff to respond to new business practices.

+ Other duties & responsibilities as assigned.

III. Qualifications

A. Required Qualifications

+ Bachelor's Degree (accredited) in Accounting, Business Administration or similar area of study, or in lieu of degree, a High School Diploma (accredited) and four (4) years of relevant experience

+ 5 years to seven (7) years previous experience (in addition to education requirements).

B. Preferred Qualifications

+ Preference for Bachelor's degree in Accounting

+ High preference for candidates with Coupa experience

+ High preference for candidates with Oracle, Excel, PowerPoint experience

C. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

+ Must be authorized to work in the US.

+ Must be located in the Houston area; no relocations for this role.

+ General accounting, 1099 reporting, supplier data management and supervisory knowledge is preferred.

+ Communication, active listener

+ Innovative, inquisitive

+ Organization skills

+ Analytical thinking

+ Attention to detail

+ Experience in Finance Shared Services and handling internal customers.

+ Excel

+ PowerPoint

+ Thrives under pressure

+ Collaborative

+ Strong interpersonal skills

+ Oracle or similar ERP

+ Fluent in English- written and oral

+ Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

IV: Supervisory Duties

Responsible for direct supervision of 7 employees (AP Coordinators and Associates.)

V. Physical Requirements

+ Standing - Rarely

+ Walking - Rarely

+ Sitting - Frequently

+ Lifting - Rarely

+ Carrying - Rarely

+ Pushing - Rarely

+ Pulling - Rarely

+ Talking - Frequently

+ Hearing - Frequently

+ Repetitive Motions - Frequently

+ Eye/Hand/Foot Coordination – Frequently

VI. Work Environment

Listed below are key points regarding environmental demands and work environment of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

+ Required to use motor coordination with finger dexterity (such as keyboarding, machine operation, etc.) most of the work day;

+ Normal setting for this job is: office setting. (Current work schedule is Monday - Thursday in-office and Fridays are remote.)

Benefits

At WM, each eligible employee receives a competitive total compensation package including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance and Short Term Disability. As well as a Stock Purchase Plan, Company match on 401K, and more! Our employees also receive Paid Vacation, Holidays, and Personal Days. Please note that benefits may vary by site.

If this sounds like the opportunity that you have been looking for, please click “Apply.”

Equal Opportunity Employer: Minority/Female/Disability/Veteran