What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Receivable and Payable Supervisor position at Bethpage Technologies Inc?
The primary purpose of this position is to manage day-to-day departmental operations regarding finances. The work involves providing organizational guidance and direction on administrative activities related to a wide variety of mandated tasks, assignments, services and special projects. Candidates should have experience working with a tier 1 ERP system, preferably Oracle eBusiness Suite r12 or higher, Microsoft Excel and Access, and utilizing electronic calculators. The subcontractors will be expected to be available for work during the hours of 8:00 am and 6:00 pm, Monday through Friday, and afterhours, holidays and weekends upon request. The specific services to be rendered will include:
- Work independently to solve Accounts Payable issues with all levels of employees and managers and will make complex decisions based on knowledge of Accounts Payable, General Accounting, and related Procurement and Finance laws and regulations.
- Act as the SME for the Department’s Accounts Payable policies and procedures.
- Supervise employees assigned within the Accounts Payable Section.
- Work independently to solve Billing and Collection issues with all levels of employees and managers and will make complex decisions based on knowledge of Accounts Receivable, General Accounting, and related bank reconciliation processes.
- Act as the SME for the Department’s Accounts Receivable policies and procedures.
- Supervise employees assigned within the Accounts Receivable section.
- Convene and lead meetings to maintain working relationships that will enable changes and recommendations to be implemented specific to Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable related processes and policies.
- Conduct research using a variety of available databases/applications including, but not limited to Oracle eBusiness, Business Intelligence (BI) Tools, Microsoft Access, online banking, online payment portals and i-Expense; various State and Federal database applications such as IRS site related to Accounts Payable processing; Dun & Bradstreet; and Experian.
- Assist the Administrative Services Manager in documentation of processes, policies and procedures relating to the programs; and recommending necessary process improvements to ensure accuracy of Accounts Payable payments, Accounts Receivable processes and strong internal controls.
- Independently plans and carries out all operational aspects of the Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable Programs, advising management of program status and achievements, as well as potential controversial matters or far-reaching implications of decisions rendered.
- Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree in accounting, Business, or related field.
- Five (5) years of progressively responsible professional experience related to Finance, Governmental Accounting and/or Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable operations.
- Experience working with a tier 1 ERP system, preferably Oracle eBusiness Suite r12 or higher
- Must have state, federal or county government experience
