Supervisor Accounts Payable & Financial Records

Benefits :

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan with substantial company match

Life and travel insurance

Tuition assistance

Wellness reimbursement program

Paid holidays and vacation

What is a Supervisor – Accounts Payable & Financial Records?The Supervisor – Accounts Payable & Financial Records leads and supervises a team that is responsible for tracking the approval process of payments and allows the business to operate efficiently with third party vendors for services performed, materials and supplies. The team works closely with numerous groups/departments including all of Accounting, Regulatory Planning, Treasury, Finance & Planning, and Internal Audit. The Supervisor leads the coordination amongst their direct team and the other accounting departments to manage the three-day monthly accounting close and ensures timelines are maintained to facilitate external reporting deadlines. The Supervisor provides support and follow up as needed to ensure information is obtained for month end accruals as needed and is responsible for creating and maintaining the general ledger accounts in accordance with the Uniform System of Accounts. The Supervisor is also responsible for reviewing and approving month end reconciliations, budget to actual and year over year analytics, and completeness and accuracy of reporting templates prepared by the Financial Records team in accordance with required timelines. Additionally, the Supervisor is actively involved in the quarter-end and year-end audit requests and deadlines of the independent external auditors and owns and ensures timely completion of the department’s Sarbanes Oxley controls.What does a Supervisor – Accounts Payable & Financial Records do?

Supervises General Accounting activities related to the integrity of financial records including the coordination of the monthly accounting close

Reviews and approves monthly account reconciliations and analyses and assists in quarterly and annual financial reporting to parent company and regulators

Maintains ownership and oversight of the mainframe systems for Financial Account System (FAS), Material Management System (MMS), and expense statement activity of the Time Management System (TMS) as well as the OnBase software application

Owns internal controls over general ledger and accounts payable processes; assists internal and external auditors related to all controls and transactional testing procedures

Co-owner of monthly Purchasing Card processes under PCR 21

Responsible for annual 1099 tax preparation and filing with IRS

Responsible for the development and engagement of Accounts Payable & Financial Records department personnel

Responsible for the development of strong working relationships with other departments to ensure timely communication of information

Creates a work environment where change is embraced and employees are encouraged to continually seek improvements

Supports storm/emergency restoration efforts

What does it take to be a Supervisor – Accounts Payable & Financial Records?Required:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field and 3+ years of related accounting, accounts payable, or related experience

Strong computer skills including a high level of proficiency in Microsoft Office suite (specifically Excel) and the ability to learn computer software programs quickly

Strong leadership, interpersonal, and organizational skills and the ability to work with internal and external customers while fostering an interactive team environment that embraces change

Well-developed written and verbal communication skills

Must be able to research, interpret, recommend, and implement changes as needed and work in a deadline-oriented, fast paced environment

Must be able to analyze business results including identifying, investigating, and projecting future impacts of variations

Must maintain high expectations of employees under direct supervision and work to develop the team to consistently meet and/or exceed expectations

Valid driver’s license

Preferred:

Supervisory experience

Working knowledge of mainframes, OnBase AP automation, SAP, and the FERC Uniform System of Accounts

Previous experience leading projects and/or teams; supervisory experience

Work experience in the regulated electric and gas utility industry

Work experience with Lean Six Sigma managerial concepts

Applications will be accepted until October 4, 2024 .Pay range: $96,600 - $144,900Please go to https://www.cenhud.com/employment . Click the “Search Career Opportunities” button. Follow the directions to submit an application and upload your resume for the desired position.Applications sent via e-mail and US Mail will not be accepted. No phone calls or agencies, please. All replies will be held in strict confidence.All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, or protected veteran status. Central Hudson Gas & Electric Corporation takes affirmative action in support of its policy to employ and advance in employment individuals who are minorities, women, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities.VEVRAA FEDERAL CONTRACTORLook to Central Hudson for an environment that fosters teamwork, safety awareness and impeccable customer service. We are committed to educational development, employee satisfaction and a diverse workforce. We also have a strong belief in and long history of promoting from within. Our employees enjoy numerous opportunities for transition and growth throughout their careers.We offer a comprehensive benefits package including competitive compensation, health benefits, 401K plan with substantial company match, tuition assistance, wellness reimbursement, life insurance, and paid holidays and vacation.