Accounts Payable Manager

at  Bandai Namco Toys Collectibles America Inc

Job Description:
We’re looking for a Accounts Payable Manager that is responsible for all the functions of the Accounts Payable department including but not limited to overseeing and managing the accounts payable functions, accounts payable personnel, ensuring accurate and timely processing of all vendor invoices and payments, maintaining strong vendor relationships, automating AP workflows, and ensuring compliance with financial regulations and internal controls. The Accounts Payable Manager will also analyze financial data and support month-end/year-end close. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities.

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

This position will require the ability to read, analyze, and interpret common technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. This position will require the ability to respond to common inquiries from managers, customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. This position will also require the ability to effectively present information to top management, and/or public groups.

• Good knowledge of US GAAP and SOX compliance
• Knowledge of State and local regulations as it relates to accounts payable.
• Strong analytical skills, with the ability to research and solve problems and reconcile difficult accounts.
• Highly detail oriented and organized in work.
• Ability to meet assigned deadlines.
• Ability to work independently, as well as cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees and management to maximize performance.
• Basic Excel skills include the creation and manipulation of Pivot tables.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.

CORE SKILLS

Accuracy -
Works with minimal/acceptable error rate; seeks help for problems; pays attention to detail; follows established work procedures; alerts others when preventable problems arise.
Reliability -
Consistently dependable in meeting work expectations; good work output; keeps commitments. Maintains an acceptable attendance level.
Judgment -
Makes reasonable and defensible decisions based on relevant information.
Loyalty -
Keeps confidential company information; follows company policies; seeks management approval when sharing such data; reports violations of company policies to proper management authority.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• BS/BA Degree in Accounting, or BS/BA in Business with emphasis in accounting
• 7+ years of progressive previous experience in account payable and accounting
• Prior experience leading a team, conducting performance reviews and nurturing career development.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Sitting for long periods of times

Please refer the Job description for details