Gainwell Technologies - Accounts Payable Role

Description:

- This individual will focus on streamlining workflows, ensuring compliance with corporate policies, and providing financial reporting and analytical support within the Finance team.

- Additionally, the role includes responsibility for supporting monthly and quarterly closing activities, ensuring the timely closure of financial books, and auditing and approving all expense reports in Concur on a weekly basis.

- The ideal candidate will have expertise in AP, T&E management, and related tools such as Concur.

- The individual must excel in data analysis, possess strong Excel skills, and be adept at providing actionable insights to management.

- They will have a track record of working effectively under pressure and be flexible in adapting to changing business needs

Your role in our mission:

- Manage and optimize Accounts Payable (AP) processes, ensuring timely and accurate payments to vendors.

- Oversee and manage the Concur T&E system, ensuring employees are adhering to travel and expense policies.

- Develop and maintain financial models and dashboards that provide insights into AP and T&E performance, including metrics such as aging reports, payment cycles, and compliance with corporate policies.

- Create and analyze reports related to AP and T&E functions, identifying trends, variances, and areas for improvement.

- Implement and manage Business Intelligence (BI) tools and dashboards to improve visibility into AP and T&E activities.

- Provide insights into potential issues or areas of concern and proactively recommend solutions to mitigate financial risks.

- Support the monthly and quarterly closing activities, ensuring all AP and T&E transactions are accurately recorded and all outstanding expenses are accounted for during book closings.

- Prepare quarterly and monthly financial reports related to AP and T&E.

- Collaborate with the finance team and business stakeholders to provide data-driven recommendations and support for strategic initiatives.

- Manage vendor relationships, ensuring compliance with contractual terms and optimizing payment processes.

- Lead the implementation of process improvements and automation within the AP and T&E functions.

- Support Senior Management and Department Heads with in-depth financial analysis and reporting.

- Build and maintain financial models that support strategic initiatives, including cost savings, vendor negotiations, and process improvements.

- Provide ongoing training and support to employees on the proper use of Concur and AP processes.

- Work closely with IT and Business Intelligence teams to automate reporting and improve financial visibility.

What We're Looking For:

- Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

- Minimum 3+ years of experience in Accounts Payable, Concur (T&E) management, or a related financial operations role.

- Expertise in Concur T&E system administration, including setup, reporting, and troubleshooting.

- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (mandatory) and PowerPoint (preferred).

- Experience with ERP systems; S4 Hana and Concur

- Strong organizational and multitasking skills with a high attention to detail.

- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to present complex data clearly and concisely to all levels of management.

- Proven ability to analyze large datasets and convert them into actionable insights.

- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently and as part of a team.

- Experience with process improvement and automation within AP and T&E functions.

- Working knowledge of fundamental operations of all Finance Departments; AP, AR, Accrual, Reconciliation is preferred.

- Ability to build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including vendors and business partners.

What You Should Expect In This Role:

- Remote work environment

- Willingness to work on late evenings for effective collaboration with US teams in their US working hours.

- Work-life Balance