Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field, 5+ years of relevant accounts payable accounting experience, Extensive knowledge of Procure-to-Pay processes, Strong oral and written communication skills..

Key responsibilities:

Oversee and optimize third party business process outsource staff supporting the accounts payable process.

Own end-to-end accounts payable process and desk procedures.

Track and compile weekly accounts payable aging reports and provide payment forecasts.

Act as subject matter expert on tax matters associated with invoice payments.

Job description

Join a team dedicated to supporting the crucial mission of improving health outcomes.

At Merative, you can apply your skills – and grow new ones – with colleagues who have deep expertise in health and technology. Merative provides data, analytics and software for the health industry. Our clients include providers, health plans, employers, life sciences companies and governments around the world. With industry-leading products and focused innovation, we help customers improve decision-making and performance so that together, we drive real progress in health. Learn more at merative.com

This role will play a critical leadership role coordinating the Merative Accounts Payable process. The role will support the overall Merative payment processes, while collaborating with Accounting & Finance, Procurement, and Tax & Treasury. This coordinator will provide broad guidance to the organization regarding requisition and payment processes and will oversee the daily activities of a third party outsource support staff. The ideal candidate will be a motivated professional with extensive knowledge of Procure-to-Pay processes, and experience leading invoice aging and payment cycles. This role provides an opportunity for a subject matter expert (SME) to interact daily with a diverse set of stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

Oversee and optimize third party business process outsource staff supporting the accounts payable process (from supplier setup to invoice payment)

Own end-to-end accounts payable process and desk procedures covering personal and outsource staff activities

Actively participate in the supplier setup process, reviewing key supplier information and recommending approval

Act as subject matter expert for ERP activity, including supplier setup, invoice receipt and entry, and payment cycles

Track and compile weekly accounts payable aging reports, proposing weekly payment run activity to Controller, Treasurer, and Procurement Leader

Provide on-going payment forecasts to Treasury counterparts

Act as subject matter expert on tax matters associated with invoice payments and periodic tax reporting requirements (Sales Tax, VAT, etc.)

Maintain alignment and communication with accounting team regarding invoice accruals and proper recording to ensure proper accounting period cutoff

Coordinate ad hoc payments, tax payment support, customer refund support, and unique country requirements as defined

Lead annual 1099 reporting process working with internal and external stakeholders

Work closely with Treasury and Tax on standard and backup process activities

Collaborate with the general accounting team to optimize information sharing and ledger activity insights, while reporting to the Assistant Controller

The ideal candidate will possess:

Extensive knowledge and experience coordinating accounts payable activities and functions

Knowledge of tax processes surrounding procured goods and services (US and outside US)

Track record of collaborating with internal stakeholders and external partners

Flexibility and ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment

Strong oral and written communication skills

Required for the position:

5+ years of relevant accounts payable accounting experience

ERP experience (Oracle preferred) and advanced Excel skills

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field

It is the policy of Merative to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, Merative will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.

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