Corporate AP Manager(TEMP) at Coherent in Santa Clara, California

Job Description:

Job Description and Responsibilities:

Manages an AP team of 6 to maintain Vendor profiles/Relations, process vendor invoices/employee expense reports and manage all disbursements in checks or electronically Manages/files 1099 reporting Develops, implements and maintains systems, procedures and policies, including accounts payable functions to ensure adherence to company guidelines and SOX compliances Implements best AP practices and shares knowledge with international sites to promote process standardization within the organization when applicable. Assists international A/P offices with Oracle A/P questions and procedures as needed Manages monthly closing of financial records and posting of month end information, reconciles related GL accounts to AP sub-ledger, enters journal entries as needed to ensure accuracy of financial statements under US GAAP

Education and Work Experience:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience


• Bachelor's degree in business administration, accounting, finance, or related field preferred


• Seven or more years of accounting experience, including 2+ years in leadership/management roles.


• Must have strong Oracle ERP AP system experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment


• Must have good understanding of state sales and use tax


• Must have 1099 filing experience


• Strong personal computer and business solutions software skills. Must have good Excel skills.


• Experience working with generally accepted accounting principles and accounting software


• Pay attention to detail to lead the AP team to pass internal and external audits


• Strong interpersonal skills to efficiently interact with other departments and upper management and to provide good customer services within the organization.


• Good communication skills for communicating with support personnel, management, auditors and worldwide suppliers


• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.


• Good presentation skills for educating internal clients on accounting principles

Good planning and organizational skills to balance and prioritize work

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class.

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