ACCOUNTS PAYABLE MANAGER - Full-time / Part-time

Manpower is looking for a senior level Accounts Payable Manager/Accounting Manager The job is located in Natick, MA Monday - Friday 8-5pm PAYING $40-$45 AN HOUR This assignment is for 4 months PLEASE READ THE JOB DESCRIPTION CAREFULLY BEFORE APPLYING Job Description: Primary function is to manage the operations of accounting shared services according to pre-defined service level agreements and key performance and operational metrics. Key point person to partner with finance organizations to ensure issues are resolved. Manage continuous improvement in the accounting processes. Coach and develops their team. Partner with the outsource provider to ensure a seamless accounting process. This role is also expected to analyze and provide monthly metrics to aid the management team in their decision - making. Key Responsibilities * Monitors daily work operations and provides direction and guidance to lower-level supervisors, experienced exempt employees, or skilled nonexempt staff to achieve unit or project goals. * Interacts with internal and external customers, by meeting regularly, responding to requests and explaining procedures. * Interprets and executes policies that affect work processes and personnel within the assigned organizational unit. * Monitors compliance with company policies and procedures (e.g. compliance with FDA, BSI, EEO regulations etc). * Contributes to the development and monitoring of area budget through regular analysis of cost and spending. * Translates department goals into individual objectives and KRAs. * Identifies, develops and implements processes to improve department performance. * Investigates and identifies systems or opportunities to improve department performance and efficiency by applying technology. * Monitors internal and external indicators to understand business conditions and anticipate the impact on the department's performance. * Recognizes importance and inter-dependence of financial information with other systems and departments and ensures the accuracy of information produced by the department. * Professionally represents the department in interactions with customers, auditors and professional societies. * Assures that appropriate resources (personnel, tools, etc.) are maintained in order to assure Quality System compliance and adherence to the Quality Policy. * Establishes and promotes a work environment that supports the Quality Policy and Quality System. Management Requirements * May lead a group or team of employees in the achievement of organizational goals. Guide, coach, direct, and develop direct reports, and if applicable, drive those practices throughout their organization. * Foster a diverse workplace that enables all participants to contribute to their full potential in pursuit of organizational objectives. * May direct and control the activities and budget of one or more functional areas, divisions, product groups, projects/programs and/or operations. * Monitor and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures (e.g. federal/country and regulatory requirements). Job Scope and Leveling Guidelines Scope Accomplishes results through lower level subordinate supervisors or through experienced professional employees who exercise significant latitude and independence in their assignments. Monitors progress toward departmental goals; monitors costs of projects and of human and material resources within a department or unit; monitors external environment in area of technical or professional responsibility. Receives assignments in the form of objectives with goals. Provides direction to employees according to established policies and management guidance. Often heads a centralized functional activity. Operations Involvement/Direct Work Involvement Functions as an advisor to a unit regarding tasks, projects, and operations. Investigates and solves problems that impact work processes and personnel within the assigned unit. Becomes actively involved in daily operations only when required to meet schedules or to resolve complex problems. Project Involvement Manages projects of small to moderate scope including schedules, scope, costs and resources. May participate in cross-function teams. Planning and Organization Creates immediate to mid-range plans to carry out objectives established by top management. Schedules human and material resources within a group or section in conjunction with plans to ensure their availability; carries out operations within an established budget. Quality Systems Duties and Responsibilities: Build Quality into all aspects of their work by maintaining compliance to all quality requirements. Analyze financial information and prepare financial reports to determine or maintain record of assets, liabilities, profit and loss, tax liability, or other financial activities within an organization. Includes Accountants in the areas of Cost, Government, Forensic, Payroll, Project, etc. Also includes titles of Accounting Specialist, Analyst, Senior, Manager, Director and Supervisor.