[Remote] Manager, Accounting Services

Note: The job is a remote job and is open to candidates in USA. Serco Inc. is seeking a dynamic and highly skilled individual to fill the newly created role of Manager, Accounting Services, reporting directly to the Director of Accounting. You will be responsible for overseeing the end-to-end accounts payable process, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance, while leading the accounts payable team for North America and collaborating with other internal teams to implement best practices and leverage technology.ResponsibilitiesLead and manage the Accounts Payable team, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement while overseeing day-to-day operations to ensure efficient workflows, accuracy and timeliness in invoice posting and payment processing, correct reporting, and compliant data managementManage accounts payable processing for all US and Canadian entities, including travel and expense reimbursement policies and practices, workflows, and processing benchmarksEnsure timely and accurate month-end close activities related to A/PAnalyze and maintain company Travel and Purchasing Card Program including banking applications, policies, and processesEnsure the programs are effectively managed and optimized to meet the company's needs in conjunction with Procurement and Treasury teams as requiredPartner with key corporate stakeholders (e.g., Procurement, Vendor Management, Accounting, FP&A, Treasury, IT) and operations leadership to ensure alignment of financial processes to corporate objectivesPerform general accounting duties, including preparing and reviewing journal entries, subsidiary to general ledger reconciliations, and intercompany account reconciliationsPrepare and file annual IRS Forms 1099 and 1096Monitor payment schedules to ensure adherence to payment terms and cash flow optimizationPerform additional duties and special projects as needed or assignedMaster the AP workflow software to become the departmental subject matter expert to support functional users and the administratorSupervise, mentor, and develop staff and provide AP training for new employees. Provide training and guidance on AP processes, systems, and compliance standards. Supervise, mentor, and set performance goals for AP staff, including mid-year and annual reviewsIn collaboration with Procurement, own vendor master records management, setup, review, and solutioning to ensure compliance with company policies and statutory regulations. Will supervise all changes as well as be able to perform vendor record modifications as neededRecommend vendor fraud mitigation practices and train relevant stakeholdersPrepare and analyze AP-related reports, including aging reports and accruals, for management. Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to drive performance improvements and ensure high-quality outputEnsure compliance with all relevant accounting standards, regulations, and internal policies, mitigating risks and safeguarding the company’s financial integrityDevelop and maintain company accounts payable and accounting policies and proceduresProvide documentation and support for internal and external auditsIdentify and implement process improvements to streamline payables workflows, enhance automation for efficiency and scalability, and reduce operational costsRespond to internal business user requests for assistance with issues related to AP-related system application functionsTroubleshoot and resolve issues in a timely manner with oversight and coordination with business stakeholders. Work with technical teams for configuration of applications and issue resolution as neededLead or support system enhancement projects and as the AP subject matter expert for system update and enhancement projectsTest changes to business applications and ensure performance is as designed; work with team members to resolve any issuesSkillsU.S Citizenship requiredBachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related fieldMinimum 6 years of experience in Accounts Payable accounting with a strong understanding of AP processes, fundamentals of procurement and purchase order invoice processing, internal controls, and accounting principles, including in-depth knowledge of accruals and prepaid processesMinimum 4 years of experience in a leadership role managing finance operations teams, including accounts payableProven ability to lead and motivate a teamExcellent people management skills, with a focus on coaching, development, and fostering a cohesive team cultureHands-on experience with OCR and Intelligent Document Processing (IDP) technologies in an AP environment, including invoice data extraction, validation, automation, implementation, or optimization of these solutionsAdvanced knowledge of general and corporate business practices, general ledger accounting, with a fundamental understanding of treasury practices and US government contracting regulations (FAR, JTR) including DCAA complianceFamiliarity with international payments, multi-currency transactions, and tax compliance requirementsExcellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and at all levels of the organizationStrong critical thinking and analytical skills, with a proactive approach to problem-solvingProven track record of managing and optimizing processesStrong Microsoft Office skills including advanced Excel skills with data analysis capabilitiesAbility to travel up to 10% to local office on an as needed basisStrong working knowledge of Deltek Costpoint v.8.1 or higherWorking experience with Hyland OnBase IAConnect, SAP Concur, MS Power BI preferredBenefitsMedical, dental, and vision insuranceRobust vacation and sick leave benefits, and flexible work arrangements where permitted by role or contract401(k) plan that includes employer matching fundsTuition reimbursement programLife insurance and disability coverageOptional coverages that can be purchased, including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protectionBirth, adoption, parental leave benefitsEmployee Assistance PlanCompany OverviewSerco provides government services, IT, cybersecurity, logistics, and transportation support in North America. It was founded in 2014, and is headquartered in Herndon, Virginia, USA, with a workforce of 10001+ employees. Its website is https://www.serco-na.com.