Position Summary

The position is a hands-on role that is responsible for leading and planning daily functions for accounts payable operations, such as master date management, ACH and check disbursements, vendor invoice processing along with travel and P-Card controls, ensuring transactions are complete, accurate and processed timely.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Lead and provide management of all transactional activities, such as ACH and check disbursements, vendor invoice processing to ensure that they are complete, accurate and processed timely - 20%
• Provide management in maintenance of customer vendor relationships, terms of payments within company's cash flow guidelines - 20%
• Lead, coach and develop personnel; conduct weekly staff meetings and perform regular 1:1's with each employee and provide constructive feedback to include action plans for improvement as needed. - 15%
• Provide oversight of Corporate Travel Card Program, Reconciliations as well including compliance and policy controls of Concur Expense Reporting system. - 10%
• Review, revise (as necessary), and maintain Operating Procedures, training material and controls to maximize departmental productivity. -10%
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local legal requirements in addition to managing and researching sales and use tax compliance, 1099 reporting, and other tax reporting including escheatment. -10%
• Management of all Vendor Master Data related to the complete P2P process. - 5%
• Conduct monthly closing of financial records and posting of month end information ensuring completeness and accuracy 5%
• Manage year-end audit and quarterly review processes related to AP - 5%

Job Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• 6 or more years of experience
• Bachelors Degree in accounting, business administration, or closely related field of study
• Strong knowledge of the Procure to Pay process in a shared services model.
• Understanding of accounts payable and disbursement best practices.
• Strong team player with the ability to meet strict deadlines
• Ability to address employee needs and resolve problem
• Strong leadership skills with an ability to motivate direct reports and inspire change
• Ability to navigate a fast-paced, changing environment and multiple re-prioritizations
• Excellent leadership, communication and facilitation skills
• Lead cross functional systems and process improvement initiatives
• Strong organizational skills; a self-starter who can prioritize and multi-task
• Develop strong relationships with property leaders, internal management teams and external suppliers

Learfield is the leading media and technology services company in intercollegiate athletics. The company unlocks the value of college sports for brands and fans through an omnichannel platform with innovative content and commerce solutions for fan engagement. Headquartered in Plano, Texas, the company has long had the privilege of being an advocate for intercollegiate athletics and the student-athlete experience. Our suite of services includes licensing and multimedia sponsorship management; publishing, audio, digital and social media; data analytics; ticketing, ticket sales and professional concessions expertise; branding; and campus-wide business and sponsorship development.

Our people-first culture is the foundation of our business and is reflective of our approach to building meaningful relationships with our employees, partners, and fans. The company strives each day to deliver the mission statement and embody the core values that make Learfield an exciting place to work.

Our Mission

Powering the connection of fans to the brands and experiences they love.

Our Core Values

Build Trust | Be Fans of One Another | Power Tomorrow | Create & Connect Communities | Have Fun

Learfield offers a full spectrum of benefits for eligible employees including Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Account, Life Insurance and Other Insurance Plans, Flexible Paid Time Off (including Parental Leave), Paid Holidays, 401(k), and Short/Long Term Disability.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability status. Learfield is an Equal Opportunity Employer: Female / Minority / Disability / Protected Veteran / Sexual Orientation / Gender Identity.

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