Payroll/AP Manager

POSTING DEADLINE

This position is posted until filled.

DEPARTMENT

Department: Payroll

JOB DESCRIPTION

SUMMARY:

Manages the Payroll and Accounts Payable functions for PNM Resources, PNM and other subsidiaries. Responsible for assuring all employees¿ pay is timely, accurate, and in accordance with federal and state laws. Responsible for ensuring that all vendors are paid accurately and timely with the objective of maximizing cash flow and minimizing late payments to vendors. Evaluates processes and leads efforts of process re-design that will maximize efficient use of resources.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Enforces policies and procedures established by human resources that pertain to payroll

Assists in the development of new policies as requested

Sets priorities and provides direction, supervision, instruction and advice on all activities related to Accounts Payable and Payroll functions

Establishes and monitors appropriate internal controls related to accounting information

Actively participates in business process improvement efforts

Evaluates new software packages and functions as accounting lead for implementation

Responsible for ensuring that W-2s are completed accurately and filed in a timely manner

Responsible for reviewing all accounts payable and payroll reconciliations on at minimum a quarterly basis

Monitors O&M and capital budgets and actuals and participates in quarterly earnings reforecast

Ensures that department goals are being met and reports monthly statistics in board book

Coordinates and maintains open communication with a broad range of individuals and organizations whose participation is critical to the overall effectiveness of the closing process

Actively participates in industry-wide benchmarking activities with associations to identify cost improvements, best practices, and economies of scale opportunities

Maintains and develops key networks and liaisons with other utilities on an ongoing basis

COMPETENCIES:

Must possess good leadership and interpersonal skills

Strong accounting and analytical skills including knowledge of payroll laws and regulations, accounting concepts, and internal control requirements

Experience required in business process improvements, managing resources to meet goals across multiple projects, and leading multidiscipline, high-performance work teams and/or groups

Demonstrated competencies in strategic thinking and leadership, relationship management, developing efficient solutions to diverse and complex business problems, project management, and group leadership dynamics

Ingenuity is required in identifying, formulating, and recommending viable alternatives and negotiating acceptable solutions

Must be able to apply multiple disciplines such as economics, finance, accounting, administration and management to the general business planning, management, and accountability processes

QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor's degree with an accounting concentration from a four-year college or university with five to seven years¿ related experience, or equivalent combination of education and/or experience related to the discipline.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

CPA preferred.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Ability to supervise and train assigned staff including organizing, prioritizing, and scheduling work assignments. Responsible for employee development and performance management skills.

COMMUNICATION SKILLS:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations

Ability to write reports and standard business correspondence

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients and customers

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, ratios, percentages, net present value, roe etc.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

Advanced knowledge of spreadsheet software and a working knowledge of word processing software

Other systems that may be used include but are not limited to OASYS, SAVI, Passport, Walker G/L and Peoplesoft

ANALYSIS AND PROBLEM-SOLVING ABILITY:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit up to 2/3 of the time and talk and listen for long periods of time.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Office environment.

DEGREES:

Bachelors Degree

LICENSES / CERTIFICATIONS:

Certified Public Accountant

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

Safety Statement:

Safety is a core value at (TXNM Energy/PNM/TNMP) and our vision, ¿everyone goes home safe¿, reflects our commitment to promoting an environment conducive to learning, improving and building safety practices. Our safety value is built upon the belief that every employee deserves to work in an environment free from harm.

Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Statement:

TXNM Energy is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities in compliance with the ADA. If you require assistance with the job application process due to a disability, please contact HR ADA Analyst, at 505-241-4627.