Manager Vendor Services

Bachelor's degree/equivalent in Accounting. Five (5) years professional accounting experience which includes two (2) years experience in accounting system design and implementation. Knowledge of computer terms, procedures and techniques. Strong analytical skills. Strong basic management, human relations, negotiation and communication skills.




Duties:





Selects, trains, develops and motivates a staff of 2-3 exempt and 10-12 non-exempt employees. Assists in the administration of an annual operating budget of approximately $2.0mm.






Controls the accounting transactions of approximately $150 million monthly in expenditures and ensures compliance with corporate policies and procedures, generally accepted accounting principles, IRS regulations etc. requiring technical proficiency in accounting related issues.




Reviews financial transactions for policy and internal control compliance; reports and/or resolves violations to Senior Management.







Ensures the timely and accurate interface of liability-related systems to provide the corporate financial statements.




Evaluates, recommends and implements enhancements to the vendor services systems to provide the corporate financial statements. Provide consultation services with user groups in the development of computerized accounting and financial system interfaces.





Develops and coordinates the implementation of new and revised accounting systems required by changes in corporate policies, IRS directives, etc; maintains knowledge of current development in accounting field to anticipate such changes.




Ensures that corporate expenditures are scheduled to achieve an optimum balance between vendor terms and cash availability.






Directs and controls the communication and coordination between vendor accounting and FedEx operating departments and vendors.




Arbitrates payment disputes and/or negotiates payment settlements with vendors, government agencies, etc.



Evaluates existing internal control procedures, initiates or directs investigation of perceived weaknesses or deficiencies, and recommends corrective actions.




Advises internal and external auditors in verification and analysis of financial transactions.







Administers IRS reporting of form 1099 and relocation w-2's in compliance with IRS regulations and magnetic media reporting requirements.



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Job Level: 5 years
Percent Travel: Up to 25%