Manager, Accounts Payable

Job Description

About BuzzFeed, Inc.

BuzzFeed, Inc. (Ticker: BZFD) is home to the best of the internet. Across food, news, pop culture and commerce, our brands drive conversation and inspire what audiences watch, read, buy, and obsess over next. Born on the internet in 2006, BuzzFeed, Inc. is committed to making it better: providing trusted, quality, brand-safe news and entertainment to hundreds of millions of people; making content on the internet more inclusive, empathetic, and creative; and inspiring our audience to live better lives. We'll continue to recruit the best founders and creators to join us in this mission, with more additions like Complex Networks and HuffPost to come.

The Role

BuzzFeed has an opening for an experienced Manager, Accounts Payable for our NY of fice location ( it is expected that the position will be in a hybrid work environment, working from the office and home beginning in 2022) . Reporting to our Senior Manager, Accounting you will be responsible for leading and supporting the day to day activities for all aspects of accounts payable across all divisions, entities and locations, mentor and develop the team, as well as set high standards for quality work. This individual must also have strong communication skills with individuals throughout the BuzzFeed organization including executives, in order to provide guidance as well as ensure compliance. The role will also entail financial statement close and reporting requirements globally, compliance with internal controls, various analyses, as well as day to day tasks..

As a member of a growing and fast-paced team, you will be an integral part of the Accounting team to support BuzzFeed's advancing business. Process driven, strong communication and a sense of ownership are necessary for this role. Additionally, as with any position involving financial responsibility, a sharp eye for detail and confidentiality are paramount.

You will be based in our NY
office and will report to the Senior Manager, Accounting

You Will
• Strategically execute processes across the Accounts Payable department.
• Manage a team in a collaborative and supportive environment.
• Chart the strategic direction of the global accounts payable function and establish new policies and procedures to grow, improve, and enhance the department
• Tracking the accurate and timely processing of all payments and expenditures for domestic and international subsidiaries.
• Reconciling processed payments through verification of entries and other supporting documents to balances
• Maintain the accuracy of historical data and records.
• Perform month-end Accounts Payable closing duties and complete monthly reconciliations and create journal entries as necessary. Review all journal entries created by Accounts Payable staff
• Providing support in audit and tax preparation.
• Ensure that systems, policies, and procedures adhere to company policies while functioning with accuracy and timeliness.
• Corresponding with creditors and vendors regarding payments, outstanding credits and other finance-related inquiries. Provide resolution where necessary.
• Oversee the annual 1099 process.

You Have
• Degree in Accounting or related field
• 7+ years progessive experience in accounting, including minimum 4 years experience in managing a team.
• Global AP experience at a large or mid-sized company
• Netsuite experience preferred
• Expert proficiency in Concur strongly preferred
• Expert proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Understanding of risk and Sarbanes-Oxley compliance a plus
• Confidence in creating reports and presenting findings to senior executives
• Strong customer service experience

You can expect:
• A supportive, inclusive atmosphere on a team that values your contributions
• Opportunities for personal and professional growth through work experience, offerings from our in-house Learning @ BuzzFeed team, our Employee Resource Groups, and more
• An attractive and equitable compensation package, including salary and stock options.
• A generous benefits program featuring paid time off, unlimited sick time, comprehensive medical benefits, a family leave policy, access to mental health platforms, retirement plans, gym and wellness discounts, and much more.

We want all employees to feel safe and comfortable when they engage in any in-person meetings, when visiting the office, or when working from an offsite production or meeting location. As part of this commitment to health and safety, BuzzFeed requires COVID-19 vaccines for current US employees, including all newly hired employees. Requests for accommodation per applicable law for health and/or religious reasons will be considered. Union employees are subject to what is outlined in their applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Note: BuzzFeed, Inc. offers remote/flexible work (unless specified to be required to be in-person) and open to hiring remote candidates who are residents in the following states: CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IL, IN, KY, MA, MD, MI, MS, MT, NC, NH, NJ, NM, NY, OH, OR, PA, TX, VA, WA, and WV. For non sales roles, we can also hire in AK, AR, AZ, ID, KS, MO, ND, SC, and VT.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-d8zoy6-18-217-84-171-42 in your application.