Accounting Manager I

Job Title: Accounting Manager I Location: Los Angeles, CA - 90038 (Onsite) Duration: 9+ Months (Possible Extension) (Part Time) Working Hours: 9 am to 6 pm PST variable schedule - need 1 to 2 days a week. Days will be varied from week to week. Pay Range: $35 - $40/hr. on W2 Duties: PO/Invoice/PCard Review: Review and approve all Purchase Orders for all assigned purchasing groups, ensuring accurate account coding and policy compliance Review, code and approve all Non-PO Invoices for all assigned purchasing groups, ensuring accurate account coding and policy compliance Review monthly Studio PCard Concur charges, ensuring coding accuracy and proper back up Department/Vendor Support: Reconcile PO and invoice issues with vendors and department personnel to ensure timely and accurate invoice payment Train new buyers and approvers on P2P processes, including PO creation & approval, vendor portal and P2P policies Submit Vendor Portal and SAP access requests Manage Retail inventory PCard purchases Manage Business Travel Authorization process and payment of monthly statement Manage weekly SPA PO and invoice processing Ensure annual liquor licenses are paid on time Manage the resolution of blocked invoices, internal vendor open items and Maximo POs in error Review P2P reports and follow up with Operations and department buyers to ensure timely PO and non-PO approvals, goods receipts and invoice payments Work with Operations and Sourcing to ensure PCard and vendor spend policies are followed Reporting: Compile monthly Pcard Policy Compliance reports Compile monthly Vendor Spend Reports Other reports as requested by management Other: Maintain excellent working relationships with operational business partners and other finance staff to facilitate accurate and timely reporting of issues and results Meet monthly/quarterly P2P report maintenance and accrual schedule requirements Subject matter expert with SAP P2P, InvoiceWorks, Business Objects and Maximo Purchasing Module Other projects as requested by management Qualifications: 5-7 Years of relevant experience Ariba experience SAP experience P2P Expertise: Deep functional knowledge of SAP procurement modules. Excellent analytical skills Proficiency with Excel and Word Requires strong time management and organizational skills, attention to detail and the ability to effectively balance and execute on multiple competing priorities Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment Must be self-motivated, highly organized and flexible Excellent communication skills