Jody Jochheim

Accounts Payable Manager @Talend

Manage a team of 3 AP specialists, weekly mentor meetings, annual performance reviews, provide guidance, direct tasks, keep informed of management decisions and information downflows. Participated in the integration of multiple AP improvements that has helped the AP department in time management and the company money overall.(Spendesk, Stampli, Tapalti, Accrualify, Aminian, AtSpoke, FreshService, FastFour, Legal Tracker, PWC bank, HSBC bank, JPM Bank, Nolan, Center). Direct invoice payment process, vendor data management, travel and expense operations, procurement, certain general ledger close activities, resolution of external and internal vendors, and operational improvement initiatives. Work with the Director and Treasury to review issues and discrepancies and manage projects through conclusion. Built and developed junior accounting team members into skilled professionals, working cohesively as a department to maintain high-quality work. Review all invoices for documentation and approval prior to weekly, biweekly, and monthly payments. Main point of contact for vendors, travel, employee expense questions, and inquiries. Coordinated with internal and external teams to streamline SOX audits and ensure full compliance. Assist corporate financial officers and accounting personnel in audits. Generated and filed 1099s annually for over 100 contract consultants Responsible for month-end closing procedures, including AP expense account reconciliations for employee expense accounts and credit card bills. Implemented multiple AP processes and vendor improvements to reduce workloads by 40% and create time to develop a more efficient team.