Media AP Manager

POSITION SUMMARY:

Ensures smooth operation of the clearance department. Responsible for supervising employees. Ensure vendor invoices are cleared in a timely and accurate manner.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Assist in planning and communication of media conversions to Shared Services as it relates to clearance
• Assist in process improvement projects and metrics
• Develop, plan, and implement procedures and processes to ensure timely and accurate payment processing
• Manage the Media Clearance employees, including staffing, employee issues and any questions
• Process vendor invoices for payment
• Research agency questions regarding vendor discrepancies resolution and special requests
• Research and respond to vendor inquiries
• Review agency summary reports to ensure clearances are made on time. Identify and research old items
• Manage client and external audit process when necessary
• Provide enhanced level of customer service to external groups (IPG network agencies, vendors, tax & regulatory authorities)
• Drive process improvements and efficiency into the media client billing function, ensuring common processes are applied to all agencies and leading practices are adopted through staff training and system enhancements
• Ensure processes operate within the Group’s Sarbanes Oxley program and Standard Policy and Procedures.
• Assist in the design & improvement of a Helpdesk process to track and measure client invoice queries and resolution time
• Ability to work onsite in an office environment with limited remote work alternatives, consistent with applicable law
• Interviewing and hiring of new employees within your department
• Regular and reliable attendance required
• Provide valuable feedback to staff through annual performance appraisals and goal settings program.

EDUCATION, SKILLS, AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance
• At least twelve years in AP function
• Three to five years in a supervisory role is a must
• Three to five years in Media AP role is a must
• Experience with Project Management is required
• Must possess strong decision making skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills are needed

SHIFT SCHEDULE

7.30 p.m. - 4 a.m.