Supervisor/Lead - Accounts Payable

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Job Details
Under the general direction of the Accounts Payable Manager, directs and supervises the daily activities and processes of the global shared services accounts payable department in areas such as vendor statement reconciliations, vendor correspondence, data entry, debit balancing transfer & collections, discrepancy resolution, debit/credit and/or expense audit & processing functions within the Accounts Payable department.

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Monitors the activities of the Global Shared Services Accounts Payable associates within the assigned sub-functional area within the department; ensures proper and consistent compliance with company approved policies and procedures.
• Directs and supervises the day-to-day efforts of the accounts payable department to ensure accurate review and resolution of disputed and/or unresolved items.
• Responsible for the daily accounts payable processing activities such as: data entry for trade and expense invoices and credits; disbursements; credit reconciliation; audit documentation retrievals for internal departments and governmental agencies; audit and processing of expenses; debit/balance collections; vendor correspondence: and/or vendor statement reconciliation to ensure accurate review and research of open items.\
• Negotiates with suppliers as needed.
• Responsible for the prompt review and resolution of vendor and customer related issues.
• Manages workflow within assigned sub-functional area and continuously evaluates performance of Accounts Payable associates based on goals and objectives developed by the Accounts Payable Manager; performs the appropriate level of counseling and coaching in order to maintain optimal performance standards and keep associates motivated and engaged.
• Responsible for associate relations functions including hiring, terminating, performance management, development and training.
• Provides regular feedback to the Accounts Payable Manager and escalates issues when appropriate; provides feedback for opportunities to improve standard operating procedures
• Works closely and communicates regularly with suppliers, inventory control, divisional associates, management, and/or accounting departments.
• Ensures the accurate maintenance and timely completion of daily and monthly reports.
• Assists Accounts Payable Clerks with managing their daily activities.
• Presents recommendations for improved and proposed processes.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Experience And Educational Requirements
Four year bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field strongly preferred; normally requires four (4) years related and progressively responsible experience; prior supervisory experience preferred; Accounts Payable system experience strongly preferred.

Minimum Skills, Knowledge And Ability Requirements

• Solid understanding of all aspects of Accounts Payable as well as A/P business processes and practices
• Ability to maintain confidentiality
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
• Strong leadership skills
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to resolve customer issues quickly and creatively in order to improve customer satisfaction
• Strong negotiating skills
• Strong organizational skills; attention to detail
• Strong mathematical and analytical skills
• Good presentation skills
• Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook

Monitors the activities of the Global Shared Services Accounts Payable associates within the assigned sub-functional area within the department; ensures proper and consistent compliance with company approved policies and procedures.

**What Cencora offers****
Benefit offerings outside the US may vary by country and will be aligned to local market practice. The eligibility and effective date may differ for some benefits and for team members covered under collective bargaining agreements.

Full time

**Affiliated Companies****
Affiliated Companies: World Courier (Lithuania) UAB

*Equal Employment Opportunity*
Cencora is committed to providing equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or membership in any other class protected by federal, state or local law.

The company's continued success depends on the full and effective utilization of qualified individuals. Therefore, harassment is prohibited and all matters related to recruiting, training, compensation, benefits, promotions and transfers comply with equal opportunity principles and are non-discriminatory.

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