Career Development

By Pam Miller, APMD When an AP staffer fails at a task or an assignment, it's not simply a matter of the staffer's incompetence. The AP manager shares responsibility for that failure. In order to get

By Linda Zusmer Morgan, APM Most accounts payable professionals interact with nearly every (if not every) department and manager within the company. For me, this interaction is not only through the

Implementing a process improvement in accounts payable can seem like trying to move the earth. As AP staff struggle to keep their heads above water while simultaneously fighting large workloads and

By Sheila Velazquez, APM In years past, AP professionals were often known to stay with a company or organization for their entire careers. Now, it is not uncommon for AP professionals to change jobs

According to Salary.com, the median expected salary for an accounts payable manager in the United States is $74,504 (see Exhibit 1). This figure was arrived at using an analysis of survey data

As the saying goes, “It takes two to tango.” Whether you’re into dancing or not, there is a clear message here. A baseball pitcher can’t pitch if no one catches the ball and throws it back to

According to a study by Carnegie Mellon University, men ask for raises 85 percent more often than women do. And when asked to describe their feelings toward negotiating, men say it's like "winning a

What Judy Bicking and Linda Sisko say could be de-motivating your staff. Working in accounts payable sometimes means dealing with extreme pressure. Employees often feel overworked and

Recognizing employee achievements with rewards, bonuses and extra vacation time are all great ways to keep employees motivated. Surprisingly, a survey developed by Accountemps, a company that

The Customer is Always Right Training Customer Services Representatives Competing to Win Energizing the Staff Recognizing Success Motivation Breeds Productivity The room is quiet. Off to the side