Accounts Payable Manager - NL

Realty Income (NYSE: O), an S&P 500 company, is real estate partner to the world's leading companies. Founded in 1969, we invest in diversified commercial real estate and have a portfolio of over 15,450 properties in all 50 U.S. states and in seven countries in Europe. We are known as "The Monthly Dividend Company®," and have a mission to deliver stockholders dependable monthly dividends that grow over time. Since our founding, we have declared 645 consecutive monthly dividends and are a member of the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats® index for having increased our dividend for the last 25 consecutive years/

Position Summary:

Our expansion into Europe is well underway, and we are hiring an Accounts Payable Manager to help lead our AP function as we continue to grow internationally.

The Accounts Payable Manager, NL, is responsible for managing the end-to-end accounts payable processes for the international business, ensuring timely and accurate payment of invoices in multiple currencies while adhering to internal controls and compliance standards. A strong background in foreign exchange (FX) is highly desirable, as this role may require the conversion and management of transactions in various currencies, minimizing exchange rate risks, and optimizing financial performance. The ideal candidate will possess excellent interpersonal skills to effectively collaborate with different departments, fostering relationships that facilitate smooth financial operations. This role also demands a proactive approach to researching and resolving complex general ledger coding questions, ensuring financial data integrity, and contributing to the efficiency of the accounts payable function.

Key Responsibilities:

Accounts Payable:

Utilize Yardi to process international invoices, accurate Expense Type and GL Account selection for review and approval.

Enter new vendor information and maintain accurate information on existing vendors within Yardi.

Maintain accurate vendor information in Yardi, ensuring compliance with international reporting.

Review invoices effectively to determine VAT related charges and ensure appropriate coding is captured in Yardi.

Enter outgoing ACH transactions and post manual payments within Yardi.

Import Yardi ETL files for various workflows to process payments.

Utilize the Chart of Accounts for accurate coding, including follow-up with applicable business owner(s) for clarification.

Perform callbacks for our vendors to verify account information.

Utilize Yardi BillPay services to process SEPA & BACS payments.

Communicate potential problems or issues encountered while processing invoices and payments.

Advise international employees on company policies and procedures relating to Accounts Payable.

Coordinate processing on international cash receipts.

Monitor dedicated Accounts Payable Outlook inbox. Respond to internal and external inquiries, provide new vendor support, and review invoices for upload to Yardi.

Complete month & quarter end close items.

Research payment discrepancies and request outstanding invoices as needed.

Review vendor statements, research payment information and communicate with vendors as needed.

Provide support and guidance to our international colleagues with issues as needed.

Review returned invoices for processing, update, reroute or reject from the workflow.

Leadership:

Supervise and train the Accounts Payable staff on applicable A/P policies and procedures, and work with Internal Audit to maintain SOX compliance.

Provide performance reviews and career development support to Accounts Payable staff.

Work cross-functionally with staff members and consultants on Finance-related priorities.

Work with People Success, assisting in the recruitment of talent.

Project management for ongoing AP application enhancements.

Consistently review A/P processes to identify areas for improvement for efficiencies and cost saving measures.

Serve as lead expert for A/P workflows, payment processes and vendor management for international team.

Maintain desktop procedures/narratives for core A/P processes

Qualifications:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Experience working with software and bank portals, with a preference to include Yardi Elevate, Yardi Voyager, JP Morgan Chase, Wells Fargo CEO, and other international bank portals.

Ability to process SEPA & BACS payments.

Experience in completing month- and quarter-end close items to ensure accurate financial reporting.

Proven ability to research and resolve payment discrepancies.

Strong organizational skills, work ethic, and good judgment.

Computer proficiency: Microsoft Office (2021 or higher), Adobe, and typing.

Strong written and oral communication skills

Excellent coordination, organizational, and administrative skills.

Ability to manage a large volume of work, meet deadlines, and work under pressure.

Detail-oriented, accurate, reliable, and flexible.

Education and Experience:

Requires at least 5 years of Treasury work experience, with the majority in Accounts Payable.

Bilingual or Multilingual preferred, with fluency in Spanish a plus.

What we offer:

Job Type: 1-year fixed contract

Competitive compensation and benefits package.

The opportunity to join a stable, successful organization, and make your mark on our European expansion currently in more of a “start-up” mode. The working hours and effort of our role will vary. We support work-life balance, with an understanding that the work of this role does not conform to a steady pace – there will be peaks and valleys to the amount of effort required for this role.

What to expect after you apply:

First call: If your application matches the role, then it’s time to put a voice to the name! We’ll call you to set up a phone conversation with one of our Talent Partners.

Manager Screen: You will have the opportunity to discuss the role and your qualifications with the direct hiring manager. In this interview, we want to know more about you - what excites you about Accounts Payable, real estate, and how can you help us solve global challenges.

Second interview: You’ll meet with several of our team members at various levels. We'll dive into your potential role, showing you how you will fit into your team and contribute to our vision.

The final decision: If you are the selected candidate, we will present you with an employment contract for your review and signature.

Pre-Employment Screening: If you choose to sign the employment contract, your personal data may be used for a pre-employment screening check by a third party as permitted by applicable law. Depending on the vacancy and applicable law, a pre-employment screening may include employment history, education, and other information (such as media information) that may be necessary for determining your qualifications and suitability for the role of Accounts Payable Manager.