Accounts Payable Manager

Newly Weds Foods- Corporate•Chicago, IL

8d•$90,000 - $125,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Accounts Payable Manager is responsible for overseeing the accounts payable function ensuring that cash disbursements are valid and in compliance with the company’s established fiscal guidelines. Essential Functions Manage, train, and develop department associates to ensure the accurate and timely processing of all invoices. Review Accounts Payable processes and procedures on an ongoing basis with an objective of continuously improving quality and efficiency. Assist in implementing best practices in department. Document and communicate Accounts Payable Department policies. Facilitate vendor calls, researches and resolves vendor payment reconciliations, and distributes to appropriate departments. Manage Automated Clearing House (ACH) and wire transfers for vendor payments. Review check batch reports with invoices prior to releasing payments. Review division checks prior to distribution. Identify opportunities for process and customer service improvements. Partner with Purchasing Department to verify vendor information. Review and approve month-end closing reports and Aging Reports to maintain vendors are kept below 60 days past due. Administer employee appraisals and salary reviews and provide employees with feedback. Assist employees in solving work related issues; providing employee guidance/direction, counsel and motivation. Review and approve weekly timecards. Perform other duties or special projects as assigned

Requirements

Requires a Bachelor’s Degree.
Eight plus years’ experience in Accounts Payable or related discipline— food &beverage, food manufacturing experience required.
Supervisory/Management experience required.
Strong communication, interpersonal skills and general knowledge in Adobe applications, Microsoft Office, Lotus Notes, and AS400.

Responsibilities

Manage, train, and develop department associates to ensure the accurate and timely processing of all invoices.
Review Accounts Payable processes and procedures on an ongoing basis with an objective of continuously improving quality and efficiency.
Assist in implementing best practices in department.
Document and communicate Accounts Payable Department policies.
Facilitate vendor calls, researches and resolves vendor payment reconciliations, and distributes to appropriate departments.
Manage Automated Clearing House (ACH) and wire transfers for vendor payments.
Review check batch reports with invoices prior to releasing payments.
Review division checks prior to distribution.
Identify opportunities for process and customer service improvements.
Partner with Purchasing Department to verify vendor information.
Review and approve month-end closing reports and Aging Reports to maintain vendors are kept below 60 days past due.
Administer employee appraisals and salary reviews and provide employees with feedback.
Assist employees in solving work related issues; providing employee guidance/direction, counsel and motivation.
Review and approve weekly timecards.
Perform other duties or special projects as assigned