Accounts Payable Coordinator

Company: Alliance Data
Location: Montgomery
Posted on: November 22, 2021

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Job Summary
Provide business process consulting and support to A/P team. Review and update all AP Policy and Procedures documentation as needed. Manage strategic AP Suppliers relationship and serve as liaison between them and our internal stakeholders. Assess, map, and re-design A/P processes to automate manual tasks and improve efficiencies. Document new processes, define roles & responsibilities, establish and test IDC access, and develop Concur-Tungsten routing maps for any newly acquired Business Unit.

Gather requirements, work with Procure-to Pay Systems and Analytics on functional design documents, configuration, and testing of all new SAS tools/ products implementations within A/P. Create and manage implementation plans and schedules for all new A/P initiatives. Monitor and document suppliers' performance and process exceptions to ensure the effectiveness and efficiency of technology and processes. Help develop new metrics as needed to track the accuracy and efficacy of the Procure-to-Pay process. Work as a liaison between A/P and all related Business Units support groups to identify gaps and areas of improvement in the settle process. Responsible for creating score cards for all AP Strategic suppliers and complete annual reviews. Oversee auditing function for Invoices and T&Es.
Job Description
Essential Job FunctionsBusiness Process Support:-- Provide insight and guidance to assess, map, and redesign current AP processes as needed to increase efficiencies and streamline non-automated tasks. Serve as a liaison between P2P Systems and Analytics, A/P, Procurement, and Business Units teams for the implementation of new processes and technology enhancementsOversee all A/P third party applications from a business standpoint. Business liaison for the P2P Systems and Analytics team and all AP facing technology projects. Manage the Concur Intelligence tool and create custom reports for both Expense and Invoice applications. Support the transition of divested business segments as it relates to AP SAS applications and business processes.----AP and P2P Strategy:-- Assess in developing short-term and long-term strategies for the AP department as it relates to straight through processing and process efficiency. Monitor and track suppliers' performance from a technical capabilities, service levels, and business competency standpoint, and creates scorecards to help guide decisions at the time of contract renewals.--Reporting:-- Oversee all SOX controls related to PO issuance and match exceptions resolution.-- Evaluates and prioritize all new AP initiatives from a functional perspective to support dept. short-term and long-term strategies. Works closely with Strategic Procurement Manager and the Procure to Pay Operations Manager to ensure the accuracy and effectiveness of the Procurement Policy.--Talent Management: Coordinate cross training efforts to ensure all AP functions are covered and team skills are properly aligned to ensure the effectiveness and efficiency of the P2P process.Reports to: Sr. P2P Operations Manager:-- Normal office environment, some travel may be required.--This job requires that you are able to sit for up to 7 hours in an 8 hour day while using a computer and/or telephone, and to lift up to 10 pounds as necessary.----Direct Reports: None. Individual contributor role.--Minimum Qualifications:--Hands-on contributor with keen understanding of AP functions as well as tactical procurement. Proven success in driving accounts payable functions with efficiency and achieving straight through processing through technology while providing guidance and support to the team in the day-to-day AP operations. Ability to provide effective support to stakeholders, business partners, and suppliers. Important to have Technical and Analytical skills and overall knowledge in all areas of the Procure to Pay process.-- SME in PO issuance and Match Exception resolution. Accounting/Finance/Business Management background along with SaaS systems implementation experience. Experience with Business Acquisition, Integrations and Divestiture support from a business function perspective.----Preferred Experience:Bachelor's degree or equivalent working experience--in accounting, finance, business management, procurement, or related field----Seven--or more years work experienceAbout Alliance DataAlliance Data--(R)--(NYSE: ADS) is a leading provider of tech-forward payment and lending solutions, serving customers and consumer-based industries in North America. Through omnichannel touch points and a comprehensive product suite that includes credit products and Bread(R) digital payment solutions, Alliance Data helps its partners drive loyalty and growth, while giving customers greater payment choices. Through its Comenity-branded financial services, it also offers credit and savings products to consumers.Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, Alliance Data is an S&P MidCap 400 company that employs approximately 6,000 associates worldwide. In November 2021, Alliance Data completed the spinoff of its LoyaltyOne segment, which included the Canadian AIR MILES(R) Reward Program, and Netherlands-based BrandLoyalty. The company is now known as Loyalty Ventures Inc. (Nasdaq: LYLT).More information about Alliance Data can be found at--AllianceData.com. Follow Alliance Data on-- Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram and YouTube.Alliance Data is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Alliance Data will provide accommodations to applicants needing accommodations to complete the application process.
Any applicant offered employment will be required to establish that they are legally authorized to work in the United States for Alliance Data.
Alliance Data participates in E-Verify.
Alliance Data will consider for employment qualified applicants with criminal and credit histories in a manner consistent with the requirements of all applicable laws, including the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance.Alliance Data complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended, and all applicable state/local laws.-- Applicants with disabilities may contact Alliance Data to request an arrange for accommodations.-- If you need assistance to accommodate a disability, you may request an accommodation at any time.-- Please contact the Recruiting Team at (see application details).Job Family:Accounting / Finance Job Type: Regular

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