APL Maritime - AP Manager in Norfolk, VA
Job title: APL Maritime - AP Manager in Norfolk, VA at CMA CGM
Company: CMA CGM
Job description: APL, one of the world's leading ocean carriers, offers more than 90 weekly services and call ports in over 50 countries worldwide and provides container transportation through an international shipping network which combines high-quality intermodal operations with advanced technology, equipment and e-commerce. APL is part of the CMA CGM Group, a leading worldwide shipping & logistics group with headquarters in Marseilles, France. The Group offers a complete range of activities including shipping, handling facilities in port as well as logistics on land.Position SummaryResponsible for managing the Accounts Payable process for APL Maritime and APL marine Services; serve as the liaison between the Shared Service Centers, Treasury and APL Lines entities. Review all incoming emails for necessary approvals and documentation and action or forward to appropriate team for handling. Assist vendors and intercompany partners as needed.Key Roles and Responsibilities
- Assure vendor communication, invoice processing and vendor master data entries are performed timely and accurately. Support AP reporting, intercompany matching, and business inquiries.
- Urgently action emergency reconciliations/vendor issues to avoid business disruptions. Update documents and dashboards for KPI and business reporting. Provide daily/weekly stats.
- Liaise with the Shared Service Centers and Treasury to provide support to effectively pay vendors on time and accurately.
- Support internal and external audit requirements for P2P process.
- Support tax reporting requirements and deliverables; ensure master data for vendors with 1099 or 1042 IRS reporting requirement are properly set up and maintained in ERP system.
- Responsible for reconciliation of intercompany activity and matching.
- Miscellaneous Related Duties or Projects As Assigned
- Minimum 2 years Management experience required
- Minimum 2 -5 years accounting experience required, must include Accounts Payable experience
- Accounting Degree preferred; CPA helpful but not required.
- Proficient computer skills to include Microsoft applications, Excel, Outlook, Word.
- Excellent (Verbal and written) communication skill.
- Excellent analytical skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to work under pressure.
- Ability to work independently and as a team.