
Ability to lead and manage personnel and to cultivate a positive work ethic in a small and cohesive team environment.Thorough knowledge of Accounts Payable practices and procedures in a Governmental setting including familiarity with the Florida Local Government Prompt Payment Act.KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND WORKING ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Position is designated as Mission Critical.May be required to work overtime, or alternate hours, as necessary for the efficient operation of the department.
Must possess and maintain a valid telephone number. An equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provide the knowledge, skills and abilities and other competencies necessary for success may be considered. Five (5) years' experience in use of report writing tools attached to relational database systems. Four (4) years' experience in Accounts Payable operations and operation of relational database computerized systems including two (2) years of supervisory experience. Master degree in Accounting, Finance or related field is preferred. Graduation from an accredited four (4) year college or university, with major course work in accounting, finance or related field. QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE) AND SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS City of lakeland microsoft office login update#
Develop and update test scripts used for auditing and technical analysis of EBS software to discover and identify system problems and bugs, particularly when programming changes are introduced by the software vendor. Leverage ActiveX Data Objects and open database connectivity technologies to deliver SQL select strings to Oracle, Maximo, PeopleSoft, OnBase, UMS, and other applications residing on remote databases to retrieve data and to format the results into usable reports. Develop, design, write, implement, distribute, and maintain a wide variety of custom computer software programs coded in Visual Basic for Applications. Direct, manage, and coordinate functional-side Oracle upgrades, system patching, and other projects related to Accounts Payable (AP) support and coordinate testing through the financial system affecting the Purchasing and General Ledger modules in e-Business Suite (EBS). Develop and implement new procedures as needed in response to changes in business processes and systems changes as well as laws, rules, regulations, accounting principles, and other authorities. Assist both internal and external Auditors as needed during the annual audit of the City's financial statements by assembling needed information and preparing financial reports using technical processes. Develop procedures surrounding the preparation, correction, and issuance of 1099's assuring technical compliance with IRS rules and deadlines. Develop and write policies implemented City-wide as well as within the Accounts Payable division ensuring compliance with current IRS tax rules and regulations, State Statutes, State of Florida Administrative Code, City of Lakeland policies and other authorities as needed. Oversee adherence to strict deadlines ensuring timely payment in compliance with Florida's Local Government Prompt Payment Act perform periodic reviews ensuring the acceptance of all discounts oversee maintenance of the database of all vendors City-wide within Oracle as well as reviews and implementation of procedures to protect and safeguard confidential information such as banking details and tax identification numbers.
Manage, direct, and supervise subordinate supervisory and clerical team members responsible for the payment of all invoices City-wide by check disbursements, wire payments, ACH, and Purchasing Card (P-Card).
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND ADDITIONAL FUNCTIONS The Accounts Payable Manager is responsible for managing the accounts payable division and is ultimately responsible for the efficient management of the purchase ledger function and the payment of all company invoices in a timely manner.