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Job Description

Supervise a staff of 10 ultimately responsible for the administrative and disbursement functions associated with Accounts Payable, such as licenses, payment services, vendor master file, 1099s, and mail services. This position is a key player in the AP month-end close process. Review accounting processes and data to ensure proper adherence to Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Assume Oracle BPO responsibility for a user group of 200. Participate in Oracle application upgrades, including testing and approval of all Oracle AP application changes for errors, efficiency and user functionality and assisting with rollout. Manage processes to ensure compliance with corporate policy and SOX documentation.

- Oracle BPO responsibility includes understanding the complexity of subsystems, including the 30+ custom interfaces and the numerous enhancements that have been written specifically for 7-Eleven and assist with business process improvement decisions between systems. Prioritize enhancement and trouble tickets. Approve code changes to production. Responsible for month end close process for Oracle AP.

- Responsible for the timely clearing of reconciling items for assigned general ledger accounts and communication of issues to the appropriate individuals within the company. A comprehensive understanding of the General Ledger is necessary to ensure accuracy. Review reports to audit information for accuracy and follow up with correcting entries if necessary. Perform fluctuation/variance analysis on specifically assigned general ledger accounts. Correct errors and inconsistencies in financial entries, documents and reports. Respond to customer service calls and questions from other departments or stores on their Monthly P&L packet. Perform account research and analyses to determine trends, estimates, and significant changes.

- Ensure compliance with (GAAP) generally accepted accounting principles, Update Sarbanes-Oxley 404 control procedures and company procedures. Demonstrate knowledge of accounting software and tools that includes spreadsheet preparation and relational database programs for data processing techniques. Streamline processes by utilizing the system to download/upload data. Handle multiple tasks simultaneously while maintaining a high level of attention to detail.

Accounting degree with minimum 5 years of work-related accounting experience and mastery of accounting principles is required. A comprehensive understanding of accounting concepts and internal control processes in accounts payable and general accounting is required. Oracle experience is required. Multi-location accounting experience is helpful. Intermediate computer skills are essential to produce mainframe reports and PC spreadsheets and to develop and run ad hoc queries (Discover). Excellent analytical and problem solving skills are needed. Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. Access experience is a plus. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.

Job Requirements

Accounting degree with minimum 5 years of work-related accounting experience and mastery of accounting principles is required. A comprehensive understanding of accounting concepts and internal control processes in accounts payable and general accounting is required. Oracle experience is required. Multi-location accounting experience is helpful. Intermediate computer skills are essential to produce mainframe reports and PC spreadsheets and to develop and run ad hoc queries (Discover). Excellent analytical and problem solving skills are needed. Demonstrate proficiency in Microsoft Office applications. Access experience is a plus. Excellent verbal and written communication skills are required.