November 2023: Raising the Profile of AP and AR Professionals

This month’s question:

Can you share something your department has done to help educate your organization about what you do? Can you offer any pointers about how you go about elevating people’s opinions of your role in AR or AP? How do you spread the word about your department’s important contributions?

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Boosting Your Reputation

When one AR manager was transferred into AP, she felt as though she was “moved to the basement.” Since accounts receivable brought in the cash, their contributions were more highly valued. Discover how she turned that thinking around.

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Becoming an AR “Influencer”

The C-suite knows that AR plays a key role in maintaining healthy cash flow, so how can you present yourself in the best light possible? We offer pointers for improving the perception of your role and exerting influence within the organization.

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Tips from the Trenches

IOFM asked AP and P2P professionals their advice on how to rise above the perception that they’re simply back office staff. They share what techniques have worked for them, including a willingness to learn new tasks, taking initiative and networking.

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FREE WEBINAR: Raising AP Team Morale

The pandemic has shown employers that remote work can be very productive. A hybrid or fully remote work environment can offer a flexibility in work life balance that has become a culture shift for today’s AP teams. Moreover, with today’s remote environment it is easy for employees to feel isolated or siloed. Join IOFM for this free webinar to learn the tips and tricks to improve team morale and become a more productive and happier team.

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