Manager, Payroll & Accounts Payable

About this role

Be essential at Cars Commerce At Cars Commerce, we’re fanatical about simplifying everything about car buying and selling. We do right by our customers and consumers to better connect the industry with simplified and tierless technology to enhance, measure and drive local automotive retail. Whether through our No.1 most recognized marketplace,Cars.com, our industry-leading digital experience,Dealer Inspire, our trade and appraisal technology,AccuTrade,our reputation-based digital wholesale auction marketplace, Dealerclub,or our newCars Commerce Media Network, Cars Commerce is essential for success in the automotive industry. No one ever travels alone here: at its core, Cars Commerce is collaboration. In fact, it’s built into the very fabric of our shared values. We like to say weRise Together– putting people at the center of what we do, from consumer to customer to community. Life at Cars Commerce makes it easy when we share the ethos to beOpen to All, encouraging open-minded communication because we know diverse thinking yields better outcomes. But critical to our success isCaring to ChallengeandTaking Ownership, fueling a competitive spirit in a respectful environment where we think about tomorrow but act today. At our foundation, we have integrity,Doing the Right Thing, even when it’s hard. It’s our shared commitment to these values that makes Cars Commerce a place where growth becomes not only possible, but downright unavoidable. But don’t take our word for it. As a U.S. News & World ReportBest Company to Work For in 2024, we're obsessive about the employee experience. We are among the top 20% being declared “Best” of our industry based on six critical factors that are important to employee wellbeing, like quality of pay, benefits, work life balance and more. ABOUT THIS ROLE:

Responsible for the execution of certain internal controls that are integral to compliance with Sarbanes Oxley (“SOX”) requirements

Identification and implementation of process improvements to streamline the payroll and procure-to-pay cycle

Partner with the Accounting team to ensure accurate expense coding

Monitor internal and external inquiries to ensure excellent customer service and timely, professional responses

Supervise and develop team members by assigning tasks, monitoring performance and providing coaching and feedback.

Have full understanding of integrations between ADP SmartCompliance Payment Solutions and Tax filing as well as integrations for travel, expense and invoice management software (SAP Concur) and ERP (PeopleSoft)

Work directly with the Treasury team to initiate wire transfers

AP

Manage the end-to-end AP process, including invoice processing, payment approvals and vendor communications

Maintain a strong internal control environment and efficient operating processes/policies related to vendor maintenance, invoice processing, expense report processing, travel processes and disbursements

Lead procure-to-play projects such as the implementation of new software solutions and/or integration of acquired companies

Manage daily activities, including review of daily extracted invoices to validate approvals

Regularly reconcile vendor statements with internal records to identify and correct discrepancies

Generate regular reports on accounts payable metrics, including outstanding balances, payment trends, and vendor performance.

Partner and collaborate with the Treasury, Finance and Operations teams to align AP processes with company objectives, as well as cross-functional teams to facilitate financial system and reporting integrations

Manage the Corporate Purchasing Card Program

Ensures payments are made accurately and on time

Payroll

Manage the end-to-end Payroll process, including reconciliation to source documents, quality checks to assure accurate payroll result, oversee timekeeping and paid time off modules

Lead quarterly and year end tax and W2 balancing processes

Maintain a strong internal control environment and efficient operating processes/policies related to payroll processing

Lead payroll projects such as the implementation of new software solutions and/or integration of acquired companies

Proactively identify operational issues and inefficiencies

Generate regular payroll reports for various teams including Human Resources, Accounting and FP&A

ABOUT YOU:

8+ years of progressive experience in payroll with experience as a manager required. Accounts payable experience preferred.

Understanding of payroll and accounts payable principles, GAAP and internal controls

Demonstrates advanced math and analytical thinking skills

Experience with automating processes, implementing internal controls and documenting policies

Flexibility in working hours, specifically during deadlines

Collaborates with colleagues and has great interpersonal skills

Energetic, hands-on leader with experience developing a team

Strong attention to detail and highly organized to provide accurate processing

Excellent customer service and communication skills with the ability to effectively interact with personnel at all levels of the organization and external vendors

Adaptable to changing priorities and evolving responsibilities

Confidence in messaging policy compliance enforcement throughout all levels of the organization

Experience working for a public company or SOX compliant environment

Experience leading system migrations

Proficient at MS Office and Google Workspace

Preferred:

College degree, Finance/Accounting emphasis

Experience with PeopleSoft Financial System, SAP Concur, Workday and ADP

Certified Payroll Professional (“CPP”) certification

In the spirit of pay transparency, we are excited to share the base salary range for this position. In addition to base salary, some roles are eligible for our bonus and/or equity programs, depending on level and role. Regular full-time positions are eligible for our comprehensive benefits package. If you are hired at Cars Commerce, your…