About us
One team. Global challenges. Infinite opportunities. At Viasat, we’re on a mission to deliver connections with the capacity to change the world. For more than 35 years, Viasat has helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the globe communicate. We’re looking for people who think big, act fearlessly, and create an inclusive environment that drives positive impact to join our team.
What you'll do
The Accounts Payable Manager - Corporate Accounting will be a leader on Viasat’s Accounts Payable team, supporting a global procure to pay function. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Accounts Payable, including international payables.
The day-to-day
The Accounts Payable Manager - Corporate Accounting will have superior attention to detail, be inquisitive and analytical, a self-starter, system savvy, and a collaborator. They will look for ways to improve and make the procure-to-pay process more efficient. Strong written and communication skills required. An ideal candidate will be a process-oriented individual who is also flexible enough to thrive in a growth-oriented environment while maintaining a strategic eye toward continuous improvement and employee development opportunities.
- Continuously evaluates, develops, implements, and maintains systems, procedures, and policies including accounts payable functions to ensure adherence to company guidelines
- Check and verify daily invoices for coding accuracy, review weekly payment reports and maintain Accounts Payable purchase orders and invoice subledgers
- Accounting knowledge will enable you to create associated journal entries, perform General Ledger account reconciliations, balance accounts payable records, and close accounts payable activities each month
- Understand the full P2P cycle to quickly identify the source of bottlenecks, and drive issues to resolution including impact and risk assessments and status reporting
- Manage all aspects of Accounts Payable Operations, including completing and overseeing vendor invoice vouchering, payment disbursements, 1099 and tax related matters, in a multi-country/multi-currency environment
- Ensure accounts payable operations comply with statutory requirements, company policies, processes, procedures, internal controls, and Finance objectives
- Partner with others to design and implement process and system updates in support of global initiatives
- Provide problem and invoice resolution assistance to vendors and internal company personnel with tact and diplomacy
- Prepare analyses, schedules, and presentations related to Accounts Payable to support audit requirements and cross-training efforts
What you'll need
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance (or relevant Business field).
- 5+ years of procure-to-pay and continuous improvement experience.
- 3+ years of experience in a managerial position.
- Solid understanding of domestic and international taxes related to invoice processing (VAT, GST, Sales/Use Tax).
- Experience with implementing and maintaining automated accounts payable system.
- Experience in a public multi-national company.
- Thrive in in a high volume, fast paced environment.
- Account reconciliation and journal entry/review experience.
- Experience working with accounting & financial reporting systems, designing & implementing ERP systems, and SOX compliance.
- Organized and have meticulous attention to detail, superb time management, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to coach, mentor and develop others, and motivate teams to produce quality work within tight timeframes and simultaneously manage several projects.
- Familiarity with supply chain operations, accounts payable, various payment forms and the procure-to-pay process, including experience in system or process implementations.
- Proficient in Excel, PowerPoint.
- US citizenship
What will help you on the job
- Oracle or SAP ERP
- Coupa
- Visio
- Certified Public Accountant
- Proficient technical accounting skills and solid understanding of GAAP