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Walgreens Manager, Accounts Payable- Hybrid in DANVILLE, Illinois
Job Description:
Job Summary
Responsible for overseeing and directing the accounting function for a specific business unit or function within the organization. Responsible for developing accounting policies, procedures and controls and implementing accounting systems pertaining to a specific business unit or accounting function. Also responsible for ensuring that the reporting and activities adhere to GAAP and company policies.
Oversees offshore team responsible for deduction and dispute management. Manage day to day operations of team activities and recommend process efficiencies for the team.
Work directly with Walgreens suppliers on outstanding deductions and unpaid invoices. Collaborate with internal Walgreens teams to identify and reduce deductions.
Ability to use web-based analytics and reporting tools and assist in designing new reports to address business needs.
Job Responsibilities
Responsible for accuracy of the financial statements and management reports for specific business unit or function. Works in partnership with business and accounting management to meet accounting needs of the business.
Directs and controls the teams’ general accounting activities, including recording company transactions, classifications, and reconciliation of account balances in accordance with GAAP and company policy. Implements new accounting policies and ensures those policies are communicated to team as well as the business unit.
Reviews accounting results. Prepares management reports and presents results to Accounting Management.
Proposes recommendations for changes and improvements to accounting policies/procedures. May manage the team working on implementing changes to policies/procedures.
Prepares and/or reviews reports supporting internal and external audits. Works with internal and external audit as needed.
Mentors, coaches, and develops employees through orientation, training, establishment of objectives, communication of policies and rules, and constructive discipline; builds morale and motivation.
An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans
About Walgreens Boots Alliance
Walgreens (www.walgreens.com) is included in the U.S. Retail Pharmacy and U.S. Healthcare segments of Walgreens Boots Alliance, Inc. (Nasdaq: WBA), an integrated healthcare, pharmacy and retail leader with a 170 year heritage of caring for communities. WBA’s purpose is to create more joyful lives through better health. Operating nearly 9,000 retail locations across America, Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands, Walgreens is proud to be a neighborhood health destination serving nearly 10 million customers each day. Walgreens pharmacists play a critical role in the U.S. healthcare system by providing a wide range of pharmacy and healthcare services, including those that drive equitable access to care for the nation’s medically underserved populations. To best meet the needs of customers and patients, Walgreens offers a true omnichannel experience, with fully integrated physical and digital platforms supported by the latest technology to deliver high-quality products and services in communities nationwide.”
The actual salary an employee can expect to receive, plus bonus pursuant to the terms of any bonus plan if applicable, will depend on experience, seniority, geographic location, and other factors permitted by law. To review benefits, please visit jobs.walgreens.com/benefits.
"An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans".
Job ID: 1383285BR
Title: Manager, Accounts Payable- Hybrid
Company Indicator: Walgreens
Employment Type:
Job Function: Finance/Accounting
Full Store Address: 1901 E VOORHEES ST,DANVILLE,IL 61834
Full District Office Address: 1901 E VOORHEES ST,DANVILLE,IL,61834-04509-01234-2
External Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree and at least 2 year of experience in an analytical role in accounting, finance, business management or auditing or High School Diploma/GED and at least 5 years of experience in an analytical role in accounting, finance, business management or auditing.
Experience with applicable accounting regulations.
Experience with analyzing and reporting data in order to identify issues, trends, or exceptions to drive improvement of results and find solutions.
Experience in diagnosing, isolating, and resolving complex issues and recommending and implementing strategies to resolve problems
At least 1 year of experience of direct leadership and/or cross functional team leadership.
Willing to travel up to 15% of the time for business purposes (within state and out of state).
Preferred Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree and at least 5 years of experience in an analytical role in accounting, finance, business management or auditing or High School Diploma/GED and at least 8 years of experience in an analytical role in accounting, finance, business management or auditing.
Master’s degree in Accountancy or MBA
CPA designation.
Intermediate level skill in Microsoft Excel (for example: using SUM function, setting borders, setting column width, inserting charts, using text wrap, sorting, setting headers and footers and/or print scaling).
Intermediate level skill in Microsoft Word (for example: inserting headers, page breaks, page numbers and tables and/or adjusting table columns).
Intermediate level skill in Microsoft PowerPoint (for example: applying a theme, formatting character spacing, inserting a picture, changing slide layout and theme colors, adding transitions, customizing slide numbers, changing chart style and/or formatting font).
Intermediate level skill in Microsoft Access (for example: designing and creating simple queries, modifying data types, adding dates, working with required fields and/or creating labels).
Ability to use web-based analytics and reporting tools.
Used a Retail ERP system, prefer SAP
Accounts Payable experience
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