Asset Management - JP Morgan Natural Capital - Accounts Payable Manager

JP Morgan Natural Capital is a leading global investment manager focused on forestland. We are widely recognized as an authority on both forest management and timberland investing. Based in Portland, Oregon, we have nearly four decades of experience in forestland management and value creation. A pioneer in the field, over the last 40+ years we have managed 5.5 million acres (2.2 million hectares) worldwide for pension funds, foundations, and other institutional investors. As part of the Alternatives platform within JP Morgan Asset Management, JP Morgan Natural Capital is a leading global investment manager focused on forestland.

Job Summary

The Accounts Payable Manager is a key member of the Accounting department who will lead the Accounts Payable team which is comprised of multiple Accounts Payable Specialists. This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced supervisor with a background in process management and strong internal controls. An ideal candidate should be detail oriented, display excellent interpersonal communication skills, and results driven.

Job Responsibilities

• Responsible for managing and supervising Accounts Payable specialist by training, mentoring, and setting expectations.

• Full cycle A/P, matching, vouching and GL coding.

• Work with the operational teams across the United States to answer questions about payments received, coding questions, and new vendor request information.

• Maintain vendor maintenance process by reviewing all new vendors have proper supporting documentation as well as performing callbacks to ensure legitimacy.

• Review invoices submitted by Accounts Payable Specialists to ensure proper processes are followed, documentation is appropriate, and approval has been made. 

• Support annual audit requests from external auditors.

• Oversee 1099 reporting and other Accounts Payable related compliance reporting requirements.

• Maintain allocation templates to ensure expenses are split to the correct company for the right amount.

• Work with other accounting teams within the organization to make sure that that all fees and intercompany payments are received timely. 

• Maintain cash positions daily for all client bank accounts.

• Deposit all client related checks received at this office.

• Initiate wires/ACHs with supporting documentation as required.

• Assist in ad-hoc requests from management or other departments.

Required qualifications, capabilities and skills 

• Internal controls focused.

• Problem solving and critical thinking skills.

• Must have demonstrated interpersonal and teamwork skills and be adaptable.

• Good communication skills, both oral and written, are essential.

• Good time management skills.

• Attention to detail and accuracy.

• Experience with Oracle or equivalent sized ERP system preferred.

• Position requires solid and effective skills in Microsoft applications with strong emphasis on Excel.

Preferred qualifications, capabilities and skills

• 5 years of relevant work experience in Accounting.

• General ledger experience with an understanding of debits and credits preferred.