Accounts Payable Supervisor

Title: Accounts Payable Supervisor
Department: Finance
Reports to: Accounting Manager
Location: Suresnes, Paris, France

**About CrossKnowledge**

CrossKnowledge was founded in 2000 and scaled by its founders as a differentiated premium digital learning offer transforming the European corporate learning and development (L&D) market. Provider of e-learning services intended to develop career journeys. The company develops multilingual training programs and offers learner marketing, project management, information technology services, course designs and integrated distance learning and training formats including blended, social, mobile and mentored learning, enabling employees to develop relevant human and leadership skills.

**Responsibilities**:

- Invoice Processing: Review, validate, and process invoices in accordance with company policies and procedures. Ensure accurate coding of expenses and appropriate approvals are obtained.
- Vendor Management: Establish and maintain strong relationships with vendors and resolve any payment-related issues. Negotiate payment terms and discounts with vendors to optimize cash flow.
- Process Improvement: Continuously assess and improve accounts payable processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy. Implement automation and technology solutions to streamline AP operations.
- Payment Processing: Schedule and process payments in a timely manner while optimizing cash flow. Monitor payment runs and ensure compliance with company cash management policies.
- Financial Reporting: Prepare and maintain accounts payable reports for management, including aging reports and cash flow analysis. Ensure accurate and up-to-date records are maintained.
- Compliance and Auditing: Ensure accounts payable processes comply with regulatory and internal auditing standards. Assist with external and internal audits as required.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration: Collaborate with other departments, particularly with procurement and finance, to streamline processes and resolve discrepancies.

**Qualifications**:

- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. A relevant professional certification (e.g. CPA) is a plus.
- 5+ years of experience in accounts payable management.
- Strong technical skills in accounting, financial reporting, and analysis.
- Expert working within ERP (Microsoft Dynamics365 preferred) and procurement systems (Concur preferred).
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.
- French and English required with German also preferred.
- Experience working within a private equity-backed company a plus.
- International and multi-location accounting experience a plus.