Location: Houston,TX, USA
Salary Exempt PositionCompany:Texas United Management CorporationResponsibilities (Essential Functions)Manage and organize accounts payable workflows and processes, ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of payments to vendors.Prepare the team for move to SAP Hana in coming several months, helping develop timelines, training, and communications to the AP team.Oversee daily operations of the accounts payable department.Responsible for timely and accurate weekly full-cycle payment runs, with 3-way matching process. Remit includes royalty requests and pipeline settlements as needed.Leads the department, including mentoring, coaching, training, hiring, and evaluating employee performance.Manage and verify all vendor accounts for accuracy, ensuring all discrepancies are resolved.Responsible for all vendor files with the addition of new vendors in the system, along with ongoing maintenance of the files, ensuring it is current with completed W-9's for all vendor accounts.Prepare and analyze weekly transactional metrics of the department as requested by the Assistant Controller.Manage the adherence to deadlines established on monthly close calendar.Participate in annual year-end audits and provide necessary support to comply with requests for information.Manage 1099 compliance annually and adhere to filing deadlines.Respond to upper management requests and questions regarding accounts payable related practices and processes.Research and reconcile accounts payable issues as needed.Other duties as assigned or as the need arises.Education Requirements (Evaluation Factors: Skills, Education, Experience, Abilities)Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, or finance10-15 years' experience in industry/accounting firmProcess development and management experience requiredSAP experience required, preferably recent (within last three years)5+ years' successful supervisory experience in AP, including all regular daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual deliverablesAccounts Payable Software implementation a plusExcellent communicator. Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint)Special Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesProfessional attitude and commitmentRecent SAP experience requiredTeam player with excellent communication skillsHighly organized and detail-orientedAbility to prioritize and manage competing demands and tasks.Thoughtful and collaborativeSound judgment and decision-making abilityWillingness to learn and grow as a leader, and create a work culture of collaboration and willingness to learn within the AP teamAbility to research and problem solve with minimal supervision.Working ConditionsIn-office environment in the Galleria area of Houston.Must be able and willing to complete common office-related tasks at a highly repetitive pace with or without an accommodation.Willingness to travel as needed though this will be quite light and typically pre-planned.Other RequirementsMust be able to complete and pass post-offer checks to include, but not limited to, background, random and post-hire drug test, references, and education.