Accounts Payable Lead

Nordic Ware • St Louis Park, MN

14h

About The Position

At Nordic Ware we have a passion for creating innovative, high quality, American-made kitchenware. We benefit from a collaborative, connected, value-driven culture. For 75+ years our products have enhanced food preparation and brought people together at tables around the world. Our employees take pride in the products we make, and many choose a lifetime career here. Come join us! As our Accounts Payable Lead , you will oversee the daily operations of our AP function and ensure the smooth, accurate, and timely processing of invoices, expense reports, and vendor payments. This role is perfect for you if you are a detail-oriented lead who thrives contributing in a fast-paced environment and is passionate about driving process improvements and leveraging technology to modernize operations.

Requirements

• Relevant college degree preferred, high school diploma or GED required.
• 3+ years of Accounts Payable experience
• 1+ years of formal or informal leadership experience in an Accounting function preferred.
• Experience participating in the hiring, training and development of a high-performing team
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities at one time
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Strong computer skills required (MS Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook, etc.).
• Experience with Epicor or a similar ERP or accounting system required.
• Ability to work independently and adapt to changing circumstances

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely and accurate processing of invoices, expense reports, and vendor payments.
• Review and approve payment runs, reconciliations, and journal entries.
• Process annual 1099 forms and distribute to vendors and tax authorities for tax compliance as required.
• Resolve vendor inquiries and discrepancies in a professional and timely manner.
• Assist in preparing and recording cash deposits from the retail store.
• Participate in the hiring, training and mentoring of accounts payable staff using established standard operating procedures (SOPs) and processes.
• Foster positive employee relations by working with the manager to recognize achievements, address complaints, resolve issues, and promote a safe work environment.
• Support ongoing digitization and modernization of our department.
• Maintain compliance with internal controls, company policies, and applicable regulations.
• Participate in developing and monitoring key metrics and prepare reports for management on AP performance.
• Collaborate with other employees in Finance and Accounting, Purchasing, and other departments to streamline processes.
• Maintain in-depth working knowledge of company systems and processes.
• Stay current on accounts payables and leadership procedures and practices.
• Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Health and Wellness Programs (including onsite Pickleball and Yoga, HSA with employer contributions and the new Nice Healthcare), Short and Long-Term Disability, Basic Life and AD&D, Voluntary Life, Dependent Care FSA, Legal Plan Coverage, Paid Time Off, PTO buy and sell opportunity, Paid Holidays, 401(k) Match, Career Development including Tuition Reimbursement, Generous Employee Discount, Performance Based Pay, Weekly Paychecks

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees