The Accounts Payable Lead is knowledgeable in best practices in accounts payable and demonstrates strong analytical and organization skills by accurately and efficiently performing functions such as: training with policy adherence for accounts payable procedures and guidance for field (chapter) staff along with innovating to improve processes. All duties shown below should be performed in a timely, professional manner while providing exemplary customer service.
Areas of Responsibility:
As employees perform their roles and responsibilities, they are expected to demonstrate behaviors that are aligned with the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation’s Five Core Values including:
- Keep sight of what really matters: Our decisions are based on what is best for people with cystic fibrosis and their families.
- Aspire for excellence in all we do: We take pride in our work. This includes a commitment to continuous learning and improvement.
- Stronger together: Cystic Fibrosis Foundation employees collaborate and work together so that we can learn more and achieve more.
- Innovate with courage: Cystic Fibrosis Foundation employees embrace challenges. We reach beyond boundaries in pursuit of our vision.
- Care about our people: Cystic Fibrosis Foundation employees care deeply about each other and all who support our shared mission. We listen with respect. We support one another.
Essential Functions: (These represent those duties that must be performed in the job)
- Perform quality REVIEW and APPROVAL of incoming payment requests from CFF Field office personnel.
- Provide ongoing TRAINING and SUPERVISION of payment documentation and process activities conducted by CFF field office personnel.
- This position is ACCOUNTABLE for maintaining transaction production timelines that are compliant with applicable department-level SLAs and acceptable timelines.
- Provide ongoing communication and high-quality customer care to field office personnel. Support our mission with a listening ear and respectful resolutions
- Review requisitions w/contracts for Purchase Order creation prior to issuing payments
- Maintain policy adherence and guidance for AP staff & liaison to field operations specialist
- Demonstrate strong research and analytical skill. Demonstrate the ability to articulate and solve problems by gathering and analyzing information and making sensible decisions.
- Review processing and conduct staff training (chapter and ap) via skype, phone, email and in person when needed
- Review and approve accounts payable requests with contract submissions
- Assist with SOP writing and maintenance
- Assist with on boarding and maintenance of AP processing efficiency initiatives
- Provide accurate and timely reports a needed by the AP Manager and/or Senior Management
- Innovate, develop, and constantly strive to improve the accounts payable process
- Aspire for excellence by promoting a positive attitude, collaborative environment and high work ethic when interacting with vendors, managers and employees
- Assist department in meeting productivity standards, goals and deadlines
- Perform other duties as assigned
Educational Background:
Degree in accounting or business preferred
Skills/Experience:
(Note - Be specific with regard to years of relevant experience, degrees, credentials, certification, skills and knowledge.)
- Experience in accounts payable processing is necessary (4+ years)
- Training and coaching skills – required to contribute to building a positive team spirit and supports everyone’s efforts to succeed
- Interpersonal Skills – focuses on solutions in cooperative manner – Must communicate effectively (verbal and written) while providing exemplary customer service
- Organizational Support – follows policies and procedures with care and protection of sensitive data
- Analytical skills – with attention to detail to multiple step instructions and high work ethic required
- Professionalism – positive, professional attitude with respect and consideration to all
- Proactive – forward thinker that takes the initiative in improving and being productive
- Strong organization skills – multi-tasking and time management skills
- Accountability – takes responsibility for complete and incomplete tasks
- Ability to work independently and in a team; in a fast-paced, high volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness
- Dependability – reliable and trustworthy who reports to work consistently
- Computer Literacy – Microsoft Office (Excel/Word/Outlook/PowerPoint) and accounts payable/general ledger systems
- Microsoft Dynamics experience (a plus)
- Paramount Workplace experience (a plus)
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Jul 31 2018
Active Until:
Aug 31 2018
Hiring Organization:
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
industry:
Nonprofit