POSITION OVERVIEW
The Accounts Payable (AP) Supervisor reports to the EIMEA Accounts Payable Manager and has responsibility for various AP functions and compliance work.
Managing the day to day activity, monitoring and reporting all A / P activities. The scope of the accountability includes :
Oversee the AP function through issue resolution, training, monitoring, and review of transactions and related reports.
Support the monthly close process which may include accruals; preparing journal entries; preparing reconciliations.
Demonstrate a strong commitment to continuous improvement.
Coach, train and lead accounts payable team members
PRIMARY DUTIES
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE ACTIVITIES / SUPERVISION
Ensure that payables are recorded in compliance with GAAP, SOX, and H.B. Fuller’s internal policies
Provide day-to-day prioritization to A / P team (daily report)
Ensure that daily vendor invoices comply with all legal requirements in each country
Complete month-end close responsibilities as assigned (JEs, accruals, account recs, etc.)
Ensure all the department tasks, are completed timely and accurately. Including AP aging analysis, accruals analysis, RNI and GR / IR, MPV, etc.
Support and monitor defined AP KPI s (daily, weekly, monthly)
Develop and implement processes for effective issue escalation and resolution
Identify, analyze and solve complex issues
Establish strong network with key internal / external stakeholders and provide partnership through quality service delivery and timely issue resolution
Support the plants to ensure timely resolution of issues / questions
Support and coordinate Auditor s request s addressed to AP ledger (US Gaap and Statutory Audits)
Monitor and ensure prompt and correct vendor complaint resolution
Payment analysis and support.
TEAM DEVELOPMENT / MANAGEMENT
Provide overall leadership to the team taking accountability for team performance
Train and evaluate employees to enhance their performance, development, and work output.
Provide developmental opportunities and manage team performance
Address performance issues and make recommendations for improvement actions
Motivate and reward according with company guidelines.
COMPLIANCE
Provide support for internal and external audits, including preparation of PBC work papers.
Ensure internal controls and best practices are followed
Minimum Requirements
Bachelor’s degree with major in Accounting, Finance, or related field
4+ years of Accounting experience (Shared Services environment preferred)
2+ years’ supervisory or team leading experience
Proven accounting knowledge, including journal entries, accruals and closing activities
Strong interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)
Self-motivated with desire for continuous improvement
Good organizational skills, with flexibility to accommodate shifting priorities
Travel expected (20%)
At H.B. Fuller, we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to providing all applicants and employees with equal employment opportunity.
We subscribe to the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) policy of employing and promoting individuals based on their merits, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, citizenship status, or any other protected classification.
