Mgr, Accounting Operations

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The Mgr, Accounting Operations is responsible for developing strategies and process improvements to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the Procure to Pay (P2P) processes. The position will collaborate with the Purchasing Team and Accounts Payable team to drive continuous improvement in the procurement process and the invoice processing process. The position will collaborate with the Purchasing team in driving higher engagement from the organization with the purchase order process. The position also oversees the supplier data management and the corporate purchasing card (Pcard) program.

Responsibilities

• Support the procurement operations, including driving for high adoption of using purchase requisitions, enhancing the purchase order process in the current financial management system (FMS) for higher efficiency and better user-experience, collaborating with the Purchasing team and FMS Business Analyst to support the dental offices in resolving purchasing related issues timely.

• Supports the Purchasing team in implementing purchasing order process with suppliers (punch out, internal catalog, blanket PO). Partners with suppliers to develop electronic invoicing process. Supports suppliers with escalated inquiries and resolves issues.

• Evaluates, analyzes, designs, and implements process improvements to drive efficiency in the P2P processes, including streamlining the invoice in-take process, data entry process, three-way matching process, and invoice hold resolution process. Develops scorecard to track and optimize P2P performance.

• Manages supplier master data management, includes overseeing the supplier setup and maintenance process.

• Oversees the Pcard program, includes analyzing and managing the Pcard spending among providers for savings opportunities. Provides daily oversight and functions related to the processing payment of employee travel and expense reports. Oversees the processing and audits of Pcard activities. Reconciles monthly Pcard statement.

• Collaborates with the Purchasing Team and Accounts Payable team to drive continuous improvement in on-time payment and transactional efficiency through analytics, reporting, and training.

• Oversees the Travel & Expense (T&E) policy audit function, ensuring that the employees adhere to T&E spend guidelines in accordance with all applicable standards and management controls. Evaluates processes to drive continuous improvements, mitigate risks, and ensure compliance with the T&E policy.

• Keeps abreast of system upgrades, implementations, tools, methods and techniques. Support the testing of system functionality of FMS.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field. In lieu of degree, 5+ years' of experience is required or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

• 6+ years' related work experience or 4+ years of professional experience with an MBA.

• 2+ years of experience managing a team.

• Experience and highly knowledgeable with Oracle Fusion

• Strong Microsoft Office skills with advanced knowledge in Excel software applications and formulas.

Preferred

• Experience in a multi-regional healthcare, retail, or dental company.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Strong abilities in managing the daily operations of department(s) or work unit while developing short to medium term (1-3 years) goals.

• Fostering employee development by providing a supportive learning environment.

• Highly developed teambuilding, influencing, and collaboration skills.

• Ability to direct the work of others and work as a team leader in attainment of goals.

• Ability to interpret and apply policies and procedures.

• Ability to handle and maintain extreme confidentially with employee records, compensation information, etc.

• Ability to draw valid conclusions; apply sound judgment in making decisions, and make decisions under pressure.

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret documents such as business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedure manuals, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and government regulations.

• Ability to communicate effectively and present information, both verbally and in writing, to suppliers and co-workers.

• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, verbal, or diagram form.

• Ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Paid time off

• Tuition Reimbursement

• 401K

• Paid time to volunteer in your local community

Pacific Dental Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are united in our mission to create healthier and happier team members.

$92,318.00-$155,318.00 / Annually