Accounts Payable Supervisor

Great Plains Communications is growing! We are looking for an energetic, detail-oriented person to fill the position of Accounts Payable Supervisor. This position can be hybrid remote after on-boarding and training is completed in our Blair, NE office.

This position will be responsible for:

Oversee activities and operations in the Accounts Payable (AP) department including all personnel functions for that department. Runs invoice payments and annual 1099 filings. Approves vendor master file changes, authorization hierarchy changes, and various recurring invoices. Understands use tax requirements to assist in properly recording invoices. Handles escalations from AP Specialist.

JOB DUTIES:

• Supervises Accounts Payable function

• Performs personnel activities such as hiring, terminating, promoting, training, evaluating, etc. for Accounts Payable Associate.

• Ensures timely processing and payment of invoices in conjunction with good cash management practices

• Processes daily and weekly ACH and check disbursements

• Manages vendor master file

• Keeps approval authorization hierarchy up to date

• Administers expense reporting processing and standards

• Reviews for enhancements or streamlining efficiencies

• Understands sales and use tax rules and regulations

• Assists in resolving escalations from AP Specialists

• Aids other departments, responding to AP questions and escalations

• Supervises the monthly close process for Accounts Payable

• Completes annual 1099/1096 process and reporting requirements

• Processes invoices as back-up if needed

• Maintains department procedure manual and updates as needed

Associates Degree in Accounting or equivalent work experience

3-5 Years Accounts Payable experience

3-5 Years Supervisory experience (AP Supervisory preferred)

Competitive salary and benefits provided. EOE.

To apply, visit www.gpcom.com/careers.

Great Plains Communications is one of the largest privately-owned telecommunications providers in the Midwest, serving nearly 200 communities throughout Nebraska and Indiana. Business and enterprise services range from traditional and cloud-based voice and data products to installation and support of strategic networks with fully scalable, managed Ethernet solutions. The company also takes pride in its progressive approach to accommodating the unique needs of wholesale customers, including regional and national telecommunications carriers, LECs, ISPs, wireless and other providers utilizing superior custom engineering and custom-build strategies. In addition, the company serves residential customers with an impressive suite of services including high speed Internet, cable and streaming video, and local and long-distance telephone services. At the core of its service offering is an extensive 13,000+- mile, MEF certified regional fiber network reaching 13 states that is fully supported by a 24x7x365, Network Operations Center.

Founded in 1910 by E.C. Hunt as a Nebraska phone company, Great Plains Communications has evolved over the past century, keeping pace with technology and increasing bandwidth demands to become a leading regional network and fiber services provider.

The company is headquartered in Blair, Nebraska and is owned by Grain Management, LLC: a leading private equity firm focused on investments in the Communications sector.