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Serco lists this Manager, Accounting Services opportunity in montgomery, Alabama. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
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Position Description & Qualifications
nSerco Inc. 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. You will lead the accounts payable team for North America and collaborate with other internal teams as you implement best practices and leverage technology to scale our AP operations. This role is perfect for a detail-oriented leader passionate about operational excellence and continuous improvement.
nThis role calls for a well-rounded performer who thrives in a fast-paced, demanding environment. Key attributes we are seeking for this role include both the willingness to dig deeply into details, as well as the ability to assess the big picture and impacts to up/downstream activities. The selected individual will consistently demonstrate high levels of technical and professional knowledge and quickly assimilate new knowledge.
nThe person in this role must have the ability to manage tight deadlines and have strong technical, leadership, communication, and customer service skills. The position will interface regularly with stakeholders across locations in the US and Canada in Finance, Procurement, Business Operations, and accounting application support. The successful candidate will also have a strong understanding of best practices and key controls over procure-to-pay processes, with significant experience in government contracting and Deltek Costpoint.
nIn this role, you will:
nAccounts Payable Operations
nnnLead 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 management.
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nnManage accounts payable processing for all US and Canadian entities, including travel and expense reimbursement policies and practices, workflows, and processing benchmarks.
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nnEnsure timely and accurate month-end close activities related to A/P.
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nnAnalyze and maintain company Travel and Purchasing Card Program including banking applications, policies, and processes.
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nnEnsure the programs are effectively managed and optimized to meet the company's needs in conjunction with Procurement and Treasury teams as required.
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nnPartner 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 objectives.
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nnPerform general accounting duties, including preparing and reviewing journal entries, subsidiary to general ledger reconciliations, and intercompany account reconciliations.
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nnPrepare and file annual IRS Forms 1099 and 1096.
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nnMonitor payment schedules to ensure adherence to payment terms and cash flow optimization.
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nnPerform additional duties and special projects as needed or assigned.
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nnMaster the AP workflow software to become the departmental subject matter expert to support functional users and the administrator.
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n nTeam Leadership and Development
nnSupervise, 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 reviews.
n nVendor Management
nnnIn 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 needed.
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nnRecommend vendor fraud mitigation practices and train relevant stakeholders.
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n nReporting and Analysis
nnPrepare 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 output.
n nCompliance and Internal Controls
nnnEnsure compliance with all relevant accounting standards, regulations, and internal policies, mitigating risks and safeguarding the company's financial integrity.
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nnDevelop and maintain company accounts payable and accounting policies and procedures.
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nnProvide documentation and support for internal and external audits.
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n nProcess Improvement and Technology Utilization
nnnIdentify and implement process improvements to streamline payables workflows, enhance automation for efficiency and scalability, and reduce operational costs.
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nnRespond to internal business user requests for assistance with issues related to AP-related system application functions.
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nnTroubleshoot 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 needed.
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nnLead or support system enhancement projects and as the AP subject matter expert for system update and enhancement projects.
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nnTest changes to business applications and ensure performance is as designed; work with team members to resolve any issues.
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n nTo be successful in this role, you will have:
nnnU.S Citizenship required
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nnBachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field
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nnMinimum 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 processes
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nnMinimum 4 years of experience in a leadership role managing finance operations teams, including accounts payable
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nnProven ability to lead and motivate a team
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nnExcellent people management skills, with a focus on coaching, development, and fostering a cohesive team culture
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nnHands-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 solutions
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nnAdvanced 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 compliance
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nnFamiliarity with international payments, multi-currency transactions, and tax compliance requirements
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nnExcellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments and at all levels of the organization
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nnStrong critical thinking and analytical skills, with a proactive approach to problem-solving
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nnProven track record of managing and optimizing processes
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nnStrong Microsoft Office skills including advanced Excel skills with data analysis capabilities
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nnAbility to travel up to 10% to local office on an as needed basis
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n nAdditional desired skills and experience:
nnnStrong working knowledge of Deltek Costpoint v.8.1 or higher
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nnWorking experience with Hyland OnBase IAConnect, SAP Concur, MS Power BI preferred
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n nCompany Overview
nSerco Inc. (Serco) is the Americas division of Serco Group, plc. In North America, Serco's 9,000+ employees strive to make an impact every day across 100+ sites in the areas of Defense, Citizen Services, and Transportation. We help our clients deliver vital services more efficiently while increasing the satisfaction of their end customers. Serco serves every branch of the U.S. military, numerous U.S. Federal civilian agencies, the Intelligence Community, the Canadian government, state, provincial and local governments, and commercial clients. While your place may look a little different depending on your role, we know you will find yours here. Wherever you work and whatever you do, we invite you to discover your place in our world. Serco is a place you can count on and where you can make an impact because every contribution matters.
nTo review Serco benefits please visit: . If you require an accommodation with the application process please email: or call the HR Service Desk at , option 1. Please note, due to EEOC/OFCCP compliance, Serco is unable to accept resumes by email.
nCandidates may be asked to present proof of identity during the selection process. If requested, this will require presentation of a government-issued I.D. (with photo) with name and address that match the information entered on the application. Serco will not take possession of or retain/store the information provided as proof of identity. For more information on how Serco uses your information, please see our Applicant Privacy Policy and Notice.
nSerco does not accept unsolicited resumes through or from search firms or staffing agencies without being a contracted approved vendor. All unsolicited resumes will be considered the property of Serco and will not be obligated to pay a placement or contract fee. If you are interested in becoming an approved vendor at Serco, please email .
nSerco is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
nPay Transparency
nOur Total Rewards package includes competitive pay, performance-based incentives, and benefits that promote well-being and work-life balance-so you can thrive both professionally and personally. Eligible employees also gain access to a wide range of benefits from comprehensive health coverage and health savings accounts to retirement plans, life and disability insurance, and time-off programs that support work-life balance. Program availability may vary based on factors such as contract type, location, hire date, and applicable collective bargaining agreements.
nSalary range: The range for this position can be found at the top of this posting. This range is provided as a general guideline and represents a good faith estimate across all experience levels. Actual base salary will be determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to, the scope of the role, relevant experience, job-related knowledge, education and training, key skills, and geographic market considerations. For roles available in multiple states, the range may vary to reflect differences in local labor markets. In addition to base salary, eligible positions may include other forms of compensation such as annual bonuses or long-term incentive opportunities.
nBenefits - Comprehensible benefits for full-time employees (part-time employees receive a limited package tailored to their role):
nnnMedical, dental, and vision insurance
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nnRobust vacation and sick leave benefits, and flexible work arrangements where permitted by role or contract
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nn401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds
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nnTuition reimbursement program
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nnLife insurance and disability coverage
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nnOptional coverages that can be purchased, including pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
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nnBirth, adoption, parental leave benefits
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nnEmployee Assistance Plan
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n nTo review all Serco benefits please visit: .
nSerco complies with all applicable state and local leave laws, including providing time off under the Colorado Healthy Families and Workplaces Act for eligible Colorado residents, in alignment with our policies and benefit plans. The application window for this position is for no more than 60 days. We encourage candidates to apply promptly after the posting date, as the position may close earlier if filled or if the application volume exceeds expectations. Please submit applications exclusively through Serco's external (or internal) career site. If an applicant has any concerns with job posting compliance, please send an email to: .
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montgomery, AL, 36136, US
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