JOB SUMMARY
This position, as a supervisor, is responsible for providing leadership and strategic direction to a team of employees in the Accounts Payable function whose tasks are to ensure timely and accurate vendor payments, ProCard and Business Expense Statement Administration and audits, 1099 reporting, administration of AP internal controls and compliance with all laws and regulations using the Enterprise Foundations applications. Additionally, the successful candidate will need to work effectively with field operations and suppliers regarding account problems, payments and procedures.
This position will report to the Manager of Accounts Payable and support them by partnering with the Accounts Payable Management Team to advise regarding strategic policy and direction for the organization, manage the recruitment and development of their team of employees, and managing their teams functional aspects of Accounts Payable in a timely, accurate and cost-effective manner, while deriving maximum benefit from Enterprise Foundations applications. The supervisor will work with the other supervisors and management team to partner with the Technology Organization and AFT Strategic Transformation Organization to ensure appropriate application support, timing of maintenance, and implementation of application enhancements/upgrades and associated training.
The supervisor has responsibility for working across the Southern System with all companies and business units toward consistency and effectiveness of work processes, efficiency gains and associated cost savings. To accomplish these tasks, the supervisor will ensure appropriate metrics are developed and measured for their team and reporting to the manager to determine success. The supervisor is also accountable for providing oversight, guidance and leadership for activities related to execution, monitoring and testing of identified key controls performed by their team.
JOB REQUIREMENTS:
- Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, systems, or related field is required. Advanced degree or certification is a plus (CPA, CIA, MBA)
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A minimum of 3 years' experience in any combination of accounts payable, corporate accounting, financial planning, budgeting, tax, supply chain functions is required.
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Previous experience with managing exempt, non-exempt, and contract/temporary employees preferred.
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Experience with, and active use of Oracle Cloud, Maximo, and or Vertex preferred.
Must also:
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have demonstrated sound business judgment, provided leadership, outstanding customer service and strong oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.
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have demonstrated strategic thinking and performed relentlessly in the pursuit of results in a fully compliant and controlled environment.
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have demonstrated strong business planning, process design, execution skills and attention to detail.
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have established clear accountabilities for staff and managed individual performance.
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have provided for continuous process improvement while achieving system accuracy, efficiency, reliability and cost effectiveness.
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have experience working across multiple business units and subsidiaries to identify, create, drive and implement corporate-level strategies and/or externally mandated requirements, policies and procedures utilizing strong consensus-building and collaboration skills.
The supervisor must have knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, Securities and Exchange Commission rules and reporting requirements, Federal Energy Regulatory Commission System of Accounts and Orders, Company regulatory rules and requirements, accounting policies, procedures and supporting computer systems.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
The person in this position will:
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Support the optimal integration between the Accounts Payable, Supply Chain, Technology Organization and AFT Strategic Transformation Organization and associated Business Units to maximize the efficient use and long-term value from Enterprise Foundation applications.
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Partner with Supply Chain Management to reduce invoice mismatches and maximize AP cash management opportunities through source-to-pay performance management.
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Ensure team provides effective, agreed upon support to the business units and subsidiaries including measurement and reporting of appropriate metrics.
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Build strong relationships with Southern Company Management, Business Unit Managers, Subsidiary Management, auditors and other employees.
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Communicate regularly with internal and external customers.
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Participate on teams to identify solutions and prioritize system activities across the enterprise with participation and input of the business units and subsidiaries.
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Lead and develop a diverse workforce, maximizing team effectiveness.
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Ensure execution, monitoring, testing and documentation of identified key control activities.
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Ensure accurate and timely accounting information to customers in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and in compliance with regulatory requirements.
Southern Company
30 Ivan Allen Jr Blvd NW
Atlanta
Georgia États-Unis
www.southerncompany.com
