Accounts Payable Manager

Job Title: Accounts Payable Manager

Job Type: Full - Time

Location: Philippines

MCI is a leading Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) company that specializes in delivering tailored solutions to meet the diverse needs of our clients. With a commitment to excellence and a focus on innovation, we have established ourselves as a trusted partner in the industry.

We are seeking an Accounts Payable Manager who will lead the accounts payable function and oversee the accurate and timely processing of invoices, payments, and vendor relationships. You will be responsible for managing a team of accounts payable specialists, ensuring compliance with company policies and procedures, and optimizing the accounts payable process for efficiency and accuracy. The role requires strong leadership skills, financial acumen, and a commitment to driving continuous improvement in accounts payable operations.

To be considered for this role, you must complete a full application on our company careers page, including all screening questions and a brief pre-employment test.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and mentor a team of accounts payable specialists, providing guidance, training, and performance feedback.
• Delegate tasks, establish priorities, and ensure that team members adhere to established policies and procedures.
• Oversee the end-to-end accounts payable process, including invoice receipt, verification, coding, and approval.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of payments to vendors and suppliers, adhering to payment terms and cash flow requirements.
• Manage vendor relationships, including onboarding new vendors, negotiating terms, and addressing payment inquiries or disputes.
• Monitor vendor performance and compliance with contractual agreements and service level expectations.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation in the accounts payable function to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
• Implement best practices, standard operating procedures, and internal controls to mitigate risks and ensure compliance.
• Analyze accounts payable data and trends to identify insights, risks, and opportunities for cost savings or process improvements.
• Prepare regular reports and dashboards to communicate key performance indicators (KPIs) and metrics to senior management.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements related to accounts payable processes.
• Develop and maintain strong internal controls to safeguard company assets and prevent fraud or unauthorized payments.
• Assist with internal and external audits by providing documentation, explanations, and support related to accounts payable transactions and processes.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of accounts payable activities, including invoices, payments, and vendor correspondence.
• Collaborate with finance, procurement, and other departments to resolve issues, address inquiries, and streamline processes that impact accounts payable.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on accounts payable matters and provide guidance and support to cross-functional teams as needed

WONDER IF YOU ARE A GOOD FIT FOR THIS POSITION?

All positive, and driven applicants are encouraged to apply. The Ideal candidates for this position are highly motivated and dedicated and should possess the below qualities:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field
• Proven experience in accounts payable management or related financial roles, with demonstrated leadership and supervisory experience.
• In-depth knowledge of accounts payable processes, best practices, and accounting principles.
• Proficiency in accounting software systems such as QuickBooks, SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex financial data and make data-driven decisions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and compliance with policies and procedures.
• Ability to prioritize tasks, meet deadlines, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.

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• Must be authorized to work in the country where the job is based.

Subject to the program and location of the position

• Must be willing to submit up to a LEVEL II background and/or security investigation with a fingerprint.  Job offers are contingent on background/security investigation results.
• Must be willing to submit to drug screening.  Job offers are contingent on drug screening results.

WANT AN EMPLOYER THAT VALUES YOUR CONTRIBUTION?

We offer competitive compensation packages, professional development opportunities, and a collaborative work environment that values diversity and inclusion.

This job operates in a professional office environment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be largely sedentary and will be required to sit/stand for long periods while using a computer and telephone headset. The employee will be regularly required to operate a computer and other office equipment, including a phone, copier, and printer. The employee may occasionally be required to move about the office to accomplish tasks; reach in any direction; raise or lower objects, move objects from place to place, hold onto objects, and move or exert force up to forty (40) pounds.

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is the policy of MCI and its affiliates to provide reasonable accommodations when requested by a qualified applicant or employee with a disability unless such accommodations would cause undue hardship. The policy regarding requests for reasonable accommodation applies to all aspects of employment. If reasonable accommodations are needed, please contact Human Resources.

At MCI and its subsidiaries, we embrace differences and believe diversity is a benefit to our employees, our company, our customers, and our community.  All aspects of employment at MCI are based solely on a person's merit and qualifications.  MCI maintains a work environment free from discrimination, one where employees are treated with dignity and respect. All employees share in the responsibility for fulfilling MCI's commitment to a diverse and equal opportunity work environment.

MCI does not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.  MCI will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with local and federal requirements.

MCI will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.  We adhere to these principles in all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, training, compensation, promotion, benefits, social and recreational programs, and discipline. In addition, it is the policy of MCI to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified employees who have protected disabilities to the extent required by applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances where an employee works.

MCI helps customers take on their CX and DX challenges differently, creating industry-leading solutions that deliver exceptional experiences and drive optimal performance. MCI assists companies with business process outsourcing, staff augmentation, contact center customer services, and IT Services needs by providing general and specialized hosting, software, staff, and services.

In 2019, Marlowe Companies Inc. (MCI) was named by Inc. Magazine as Iowa’s Fastest Growing Company in the State of Iowa and was named the 452nd Fastest Growing Privately Company in the USA, making the coveted top 500 for the first time. MCI’s subsidiaries had previously made Inc. Magazine's List of Fastest-Growing Companies 15 times, respectively. MCI has ten business process outsourcing service delivery facilities in Georgia, Florida, Texas, New Mexico, California, Kansas, Nova Scotia, South Africa, and the Philippines.

Driving modernization through digitalization, MCI ensures clients do more for less. MCI is the holding company for a diverse lineup of tech-enabled business services operating companies. MCI organically grows, acquires, and operates companies that have synergistic products and services portfolios, including but not limited to Automated Contact Center Solutions (ACCS), customer contact management, IT Services (IT Schedule 70), and Temporary and Administrative Professional Staffing (TAPS Schedule 736), Business Process Management (BPM), Business Process Outsourcing (BPO), Claims Processing, Collections, Customer Experience Provider (CXP), Customer Service, Digital Experience Provider (DXP), Account Receivables Management (ARM), Application Software Development, Managed Services, and Technology Services, to mid-market, Federal & enterprise partners. MCI now employs 10,000+ talented individuals with 150+ diverse North American client partners across the following MCI brands: MCI BPO, MCI BPOaaS, MarketForce,  GravisApps, Gravis Marketing, MarchEast, Mass Markets, MCI Federal Services (MFS), OnBrand24, The Sydney Call Center, Valor Intelligent Processing (VIP), BYC Aqua, EastWest BPO, TeleTechnology, and Vinculum.

The purpose of the above job description is to provide potential candidates with a general overview of the role. It's not an all-inclusive list of the duties, responsibilities, skills, and qualifications required for the job.  You may be asked by your supervisors or managers to perform other duties. You will be evaluated in part based upon your performance of the tasks listed in this job description.

The employer has the right to revise this job description at any time. This job description is not a contract for employment, and either you or the employer may terminate employment at any time, for any reason.