Career Development

Close the Books Without Closing Down the Department

Every month, it's the same thing. After weeks of struggling to keep up with invoices, expense reports, vendor file maintenance, and all the other responsibilities of running an accounts payable

Every month, it's the same thing. After weeks of struggling to keep up with invoices, expense reports, vendor file maintenance, and all the other responsibilities of running an accounts payable… Read More

Dyncorp's P2P Training Program Cuts Cycle Time by 2 Weeks

James Lallande, a senior AP manager for government contractor Dyncorp International, received a mandate to improve the company's cash flow position. This was no easy task, since his AP department

Invest In Your Employees’ Morale

“If there is one thing I would like to tell all leaders at all levels and in all industries,” says author Todd Patkin, in addressing the issue of employee morale, “it’s that you have nothing… Read More

Engage Employees for a Stronger Bottom Line

When your AP staffers are "engaged," they feel passionate about, and dedicated to, their jobs, says Susanna Hunter, principal consultant with McLean & Company, a firm that specializes in human… Read More

Stepping Up: How AP and P2P Professionals Are Elevating Their Jobs

What are some concrete steps that AP, P2P and other financial operations professionals can take to become more visible, valued and strategic employees? Here are five tips from leaders and managers in… Read More

Nine Tips for Restructuring AP to Achieve Better Performance

Through making changes in responsibilities and departmental structure and practices, a growing company has discovered that a more cohesive, cross-trained AP department can handle staffing situations

Salary trends for AP, P2P—and AP Shared Services

Compensation for Accounts Payable management and staff positions has climbed steadily over the last two years as demand has outstripped supply, according to the just released 2017 Salary Guide:… Read More

Silencing that Telephone, Eliminating Those E-mails!

By Pam Miller, APMD We’ve all been there—interrupted once again by the telephone, or bogged down with the 47th e-mail of the day. Surprise! It’s a vendor wanting to know if AP has received

Women in finance: 6 strategies that will put you on the map

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Women face unique challenges at work; there are certain obstacles to overcome in order to achieve respect, understanding, and acknowledgment. There are 6 key

Don’t Let An Unproductive Employee Be Your Undoing

At one time or another, we all must deal with team members who are unproductive or who just can’t seem to perform at the expected level. This month, Cindy Hussey, AP Manager at Binder & Binder… Read More