Prologis, Inc. is the global leader in logistics real estate. In partnership with our customers and our communities, we develop modern, high-quality properties that set the standard for innovative building design and sustainability. Prologis owns or has investments in properties and development projects of 1.2 billion square feet in 19 countries and enables 2.8% of the world's GDP. We have committed to achieve net zero emissions by 2040. Beyond real estate, our Essentials platform optimizes the company's global asset portfolio to provide our customers solutions that address today's warehouse and shipping challenges. Prologis Ventures invests in logistics innovation and technology companies to modernize supply chains worldwide.Job Title: Accounts Payable ManagerCompany:PrologisA day in the lifePrologis is looking for an AP Manager to join an established team and make an immediate impact! This role will be responsible for leading and developing a talented team of AP specialists whose primary responsibilities include ensuring accurate and timely payments to our suppliers for the U.S., Mexico and Canada and answering requests and questions from internal and external customers in all aspects of AP. In addition, this role will drive the identification and implementation of continuous process improvements and develop best in class policies and procedures to support our processes.Key responsibilities include:Lead and develop AP specialist team, including weekly one-on-one check-ins, frequent performance feedback discussions, and creating opportunities for continuous trainingWork with Director of Process Accounting to develop team key performance indictors ("KPIs") to manage and monitor team productivity, continual progress of increasing electronic payments, evaluate workload and identify process improvementsUtilize KPIs to regularly monitor team productivity and workload and provide direction to assist the team in reprioritizing accordinglyResponsible for oversight of related processes, ensuring the development and maintenance of strong internal controls throughout the processes and adherence to these processes by the team. Work with accounting leadership to ensure the development of best in class processes that are both efficient and prevent fraud related riskOversee the onboarding of suppliers with a keen eye for internal controls and fraud preventionAct as direct point of contact for Real Estate operations and senior leadership through providing regular reporting of operating metrics and working to resolve issues as they ariseLead and set strategic goals for the team to continually focus on process improvements, including pay cycle and electronic payment enhancements and related projectsResponsible for the daily completion of the pay cycle for the U.S., Mexico and Canada, clearing positive pay exceptions, as well as monthly close for Accounts Payable processesReview accuracy of staff work through monitoring of daily exception reporting and working with the team to resolveMonitor the AP help desk inbox to ensure inquiries are followed up on and identify areas for better training to customers and knowledge based articles to support our Real Estate operations teamEnsure proper set up of bank accounts for new entities and assist in the approval of updates to suppliersManage annual 1099 reportingEnsure internal controls are followed throughout all processes and monitor processes for potential weaknessesResponsible for the Sarbanes Oxley quarterly testing and complianceLead the documentation and updating of accounting policies and proceduresEnsure the timely research and reconciliation of outstanding checks and report unclaimed property to appropriate states when applicableReviews and approve recurring contracts, updates to suppliers, and journal entriesBuilding blocks for successRequired:achelor's degree in Accounting from a four-year college or university with the ability to apply relevant Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and 6+ years of accounting experience.Proven experience in managing a team for 3+ years with focus on team development, customer service and continuous improvementDemonstrate strong leadership capability with large team and customer base using Accounting Leadership principlesExceptionally strong communicator with the patience and persistence to effectively work with operations, accounting, and other finance departmentsDrive to question current practices and empowered to create stronger and more efficient processes for the team and our customersAbility to prioritize and manage multiple complex tasks and/or projects in a fast-paced environment at one time along with the ability to embrace changeDemonstrate strong analytical, problem-solving and organization skills in routine and complex tasks assigned in order to make significant contributions to critical projects and objectives of teamProvide a high degree of customer service to internal customers and the field offices and be cognizant of situations to be elevated to supervisorAble to work under limited guidance from direct supervisor and use judgment and limited experience to plan and accomplish goals and perform a variety of tasksStrong written and verbal communication skills to confidently, clearly and concisely communicate issues and suggested resolutions with management and