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.