Management Resources is seeking an interim Accounts Payable Manager based in Dallas, Texas. This is 100% onsite. The role involves a significant contribution to our financial operations, by managing the entire accounts payable process. The candidate will be instrumental in enhancing our financial accuracy and efficiency and should be comfortable working in a dynamic environment. Oracle 11i is a MUST.
Responsibilities for the interim Accounts Payable Manager - Oracle 11i
• Streamline and optimize the accounts payable system using Oracle 11.i, ensuring smooth and efficient operations.
• Develop and implement Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) for accounts payable processes to boost efficiency and consistency.
• Identify and resolve issues with manual processing, such as invoice matching, coding issues, and purchase order processing gaps.
• Lead efforts to clear any accounts payable backlogs, ensuring accurate reflection of payments in the system.
• Improve batch release processes and reconcile discrepancies to resolve issues with outstanding payments.
• Collaborate closely with suppliers and internal teams to enhance vendor relationships and mitigate payment delays.
• Identify opportunities for automation within the current accounts payable workflows and implement efficiency improvements.
• Provide mentorship and hands-on training to accounts payable staff on best practices for both purchase order and non-purchase order invoice processing.
• Foster improved communication and resolution of accounts payable-related issues by collaborating with Purchasing and Finance teams.
• Conduct a full Procure-to-Pay (P2P) process review in partnership with external advisory teams and map out long-term solutions.
• Support the transition to a structured, well-documented accounts payable function with clearly defined workflows and accountability.
• Drive compliance and controls to prevent future backlogs and inefficiencies.
• Must hold a minimum of 5 years of experience in an Accounts Payable role.
• Proficiency required in Account Coding.
• Must be familiar with various Accounting Software Systems.
• Experience with Concur is mandatory.
• Should be adept at Data Processing.
• Ability to handle all Accounting Functions efficiently is required.
• Must have hands-on experience with Accounts Payable (AP).
• Knowledge of Accrual Accounting is essential.
• Experience with Automated Clearing House (ACH) is required.
• Familiarity with Oracle 11i is mandatory.
• Should have a clear understanding of Procure-to-pay.