Job Purpose Serve in a leadership capacity to the Accounts Payable team, including training and mentoring. Analyze and process accounts payable transactions for multiple business units and lead company-wide accounts payable initiatives and projects. Essential Functions Coordinate the completion of AP tasks across multiple business units, ensuring proper coverage and crosstraining Provide expertise and guidance to AP staff to ensure all invoices and expense reports are recorded accurately and processed in a timely manner; respond to staff inquiries Ensure all available vendor discounts are taken Apply an understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and knowledge of the general ledger to review and code AP transactions Respond to inquiries from vendors or internal business partners; research and resolve issues or discrepancies Manage the company-wide corporate credit card and expense reimbursement program including training local administrators and cardholders/approvers Ensure proper setup and maintenance of vendor cards in the accounting system Prepare monthly AP accruals and perform month-end account reconciliations Manage received not invoiced (RNI) transactions and reconciliation Lead the annual processing of 1099s Lead company-wide special projects/process improvements impacting AP Identify areas of process and productivity improvement across all business units; assist in designing and implementing procedures Understand and comply with established company procedures designed to support effective internal controls Support food safety program, quality standards, and legality of products manufactured in the facility Perform other job-related duties as assigned Qualifications (Education/Experience) 2-year accounting associate degree or higher preferred 4+ years general accounting experience, with 3+ years accounts payable experience Prior supervisory experience preferred Prior experience in a multi-factory or multi-division company preferred Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Excel and Word) ERP experience, preferably with Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains or Navision Process-driven with the ability to hold others accountable while demonstrating excellent customer service skills Able to take initiative including a strong desire to suggest and develop process improvements Critical thinker with excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to understand accounting impact Self-motivated, goal oriented, quality driven, and capable of working independently with minimal supervision Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a high-volume, fast-paced environment Solid work ethic demonstrating strict attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy Clear and effective verbal and written communication skillsRISE123MON123
