Manager Expense Payables - Lakeland - Publix
Lakeland, FL
About the Job
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related analytical discipline or equivalent experience
- 8 years of relevant accounting experience including 5 years of management experience in a financial field and at least a year of experience with SAP or equivalent enterprise-wide software such as an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system (e.g., PeopleSoft, Oracle)
- Knowledge of Accounting Principles, Accounts Payables functions/best practices, cash flow payment term impacts and Financial Statements (Financial Acumen)
- Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Practices (GAAP), SOX, and other accounting regulations
- Knowledge of SAP and SAP related systems (such as Business Intelligence)
- The ability to set priorities, plan and coordinate work activities, schedule staff, and obtain and manage resources so that work objectives are accomplished on time and within budget
- The ability to inspect, cleanse, transform and model data from various sources with the goal of discovering useful information/trends, informing conclusion and supporting decision-making
- Analytical skills and the ability to validate data and integrate data and information into analysis
- The ability to effectively resolve problems; identify and analyze key information from multiple sources; determine the root causes and find solutions to eliminate them; proactively anticipate potential problems and implement or modify systems to prevent their occurrence
- The ability to manage and resolve conflict or disputes between individuals
- Ability to understand and incorporate the Publix Strategy to educate and train associates within Expense Payables
- Strong leadership skills to help drive projects through to implementation utilizing necessary resources and to delegate routine tasks to others and follow through to ensure work meets defined objectives
- Project management skills to develop solutions on significant projects or problems and apply creative (innovative) thinking on strategic initiatives
- Ability to prioritize information and tasks to accomplish the goals for the position, department and for the company.
- Intermediate skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access; basic skills in PowerPoint
- Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as business needs require
- Have a valid driver's license and obtain authorization to drive a company vehicle (on or before his or her start date in the position)
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in Accounting or MBA
- 12 years of relevant accounting experience with 8 years of financial leadership experience with SAP managing a large group of accounting associates
- Certified Public Accountant
- Knowledge of Information Systems terms and Business Practices
- Knowledge of Business Systems Support (BSS), I/S, Business Analysis and Reporting (BAR), Construction, Retail Operations, and Accounts Payable processes which impact Expense Payables
- Skills in Taulia, EDI or other business area specialized software
Finance
Source : Publix