Accounts Payable Manager - Telecom

Cogent Communications is a multinational, Tier 1 facilities-based ISP, consistently ranked as one of the top five networks in the world and is publicly traded on the NASDAQ Stock Market under the ticker symbol CCOI. Cogent specializes in providing businesses with high speed Internet access and point-to-point transport services. Cogent's facilities-based, all-optical IP network backbone provides IP services in over 175 markets globally. Since its inception, Cogent has unleashed the benefits of IP technology, building one of the largest and highest capacity IP networks in the world. This network enables Cogent to offer large bandwidth connections at highly competitive prices. Cogent also offers superior customer support by virtue of its end-to-end control of service delivery and network monitoring. Cogent offers competitive compensation and a full benefits package that takes effect within 30 days of employment. Matching 401k and stock options are also included.

Responsibilities:

• Daily review and audit of invoices from telecommunications vendors, such as Verizon, AT&T, CenturyLink, etc, for private line data services.
• Manage staff of 3-4 accounts payable analysts.
• Weekly review and approval of amounts submitted for payment by analysts and upload to A/P system for remittance.
• Monitor dispute submissions to vendors and manage dispute resolution.
• Manage relationships with vendor accounts receivable contacts
• Generate monthly accrual reports and assist Finance with COGS reporting and analysis
• Coordinate monthly SOX compliance checklists and review
• Assist with quarterly and annual financial audits and annual SOX audit as needed
• Assisting in the development of internal controls, policies and procedures

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 4 years industry experience in a supervisory role
• Minimum of two years experience with Great Plains Dynamics eEnterprise version 5.0 or above
• Undergraduate degree – finance, business and/or accounting preferable
• Excellent proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Familiarity with private line data telecommunications industry, including tariffs/regulatory, LEC USOC and CSR terminology.
• Excellent verbal communication and written skills
• Strong Excel skills and at least 3-5 years experience in a similar position required.

To apply for the Accounts Payable Manager - Telecom position, please submit your resume and cover letter to careers@cogentco.com.

Cogent Communications is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Accounts Payable Manager - Telecom