Accounts Payable Manager at CMA CGM in Nashville, Tennessee

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.


Summary



Responsible for managing the Accounts Payable team and processes; serve as the liaison between the Shared Service Centers, Treasury and APL Lines entities. Review all incoming emails for necessary approvals and documentation and forward to appropriate team for handling. Assist vendors and intercompany partners as needed.



Key Roles and Responsibilities

• Provide training, coaching, and feedback to APL Lines Accounts Payable Team. 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 run the accounts payable function for APL Lines worldwide.
• Support internal and external audit requirements for P2P process.
• Process payments to vendors using company procurement card when urgent; monitor, track, and record 1099 vendors, prepare 1099 IRS reporting at year end and support 1042 reporting deliverables.
• Responsible for reconciliation of intercompany activity and matching.

• Miscellaneous Related Duties or Projects As Assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Minimum 2 years Management experience required with direct reports
• Minimum 2 -5 years accounting experience required, must include Accounts Payable experience
• Accounting Degree required; 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.

APL is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Minorities/Female/Disabled/Protected Veteran/Gender Identity/Sexual Orientation. Alternative application methods are available for individuals who are unable to use or access our online application system. For assistance, please contact us at Applicant_Assistance@apl.com.



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