Corporate Accounts Payable Manager

Clackamas, OR
Full Time
Central Support
Mid Level

At Pacific Seafood, we do more than just provide the world with the healthiest proteins on the planet. We are an excellence-driven organization committed to being the brand of choice in the marketplace and the employer of choice in the community.  We believe in servant leadership, investing in our team members, and rewarding performance.  We live by the core values of our Diamond Philosophy: Quality, Teamwork, Productivity, and Excellence—which means consistently doing your best and always striving to do better.

Summary: 

The Corporate Accounts Payable (AP) Manager will be responsible for the management, evaluation, and development of the team members within the AP team of Pacific Seafood’s Finance Department. This role will be responsible for all corporate accounts payables functions, including AP financial integrity, aging analysis, reporting and audits, and meeting all AP deadlines. This role will also include evaluation of all AP processes and internal controls to provide sound business recommendations for process improvement and opportunities to build efficiencies. This role also requires strong leadership skills and a proven track record of accounts payable management.

As a team member, you are adept at building positive relationships across multiple departments, working collaboratively to communicate tasks, implement changes, improve business performance, and resolve issues.  And you must always live the Pacific Seafood Diamond Philosophy of Teamwork, Productivity, Quality, and Excellence, consistently doing your best and always striving to do better.

 

Key Responsibilities: 

  • Create a working environment that prioritizes team member growth and provides opportunities for training and advancement.
  • Ensure that Team Members work in compliance with established regulations and company policies and stay up to date with changes in accounting standards, practices, and legislation.
  • Develop best practices regarding Accounts Payable management and use acquired data to set goals, monitor output, analyze areas of improvement, and store data for future use.
  • Develop operational KPIs annually, ensuring continual monitoring, analysis of data, and course correction when necessary.
  • Review GL account coding for accuracy, ensuring all invoice coding is accurate and posted in the proper period, as well as managing aging, vendor files, and review of weekly payments.
  • Lead the AP team, including some team members located in remote offices, by setting expectations, training and mentoring, and monitoring performance.
  • Oversee the month-end AP process and collaborate with Finance Department leaders to facilitate an overall smooth month-end close process, addressing any discrepancies and reconciling accounts/invoices.
  • Assist in month end closing, including balance sheet reconciliations and journal entries as they relate to trade payables.
  • Support the broader Finance Department by generating accurate and timely AP reports, maintaining strong relationships, resolving issues promptly, and negotiating favorable payment terms with vendors and suppliers.
  • Manage the employee reimbursement process and company corporate credit card program.
  • Maintain and review 1099 vendors to ensure accuracy and completeness for year-end.
  • Develop clearly defined strategic goals and process improvement initiatives to drive and maintain a productive and cost-effective workforce.
  • Continuously assess and enhance accounts payable processes, implementing best practices to increase efficiency and reduce errors.
  • Take ownership over the company’s unclaimed property process, vetting the status of properties and timely filing/remitting escheatment to the states.
  • Streamline workflows and minimize manual interventions in the accounts payable function.
  • Lead the integration of a new ERP system into the organization’s existing accounts payable processes; including training AP staff on ERP system usage and provide ongoing support.

What You Bring to Pacific Seafood: 

Required:

  • BA/BS degree from an accredited college or university in Finance, Accounting, or related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Minimum 6 years of experience as an Accounts Payable Manager, preferably with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
  • Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial regulations, policies and procedures, and compliance standards.
  • Prior experience with ERP implementation in the AP/Finance function a plus.

Total Compensation:

At Pacific Seafood, your base wage is only a portion of your overall compensation package. We invest in our Team Members through a comprehensive and attractive total rewards package, including but not limited to:

  • Health insurance benefits options, including medical, prescription, vision, dental, basic group life and short-term disability
  • Flexible spending accounts for health flex and dependent care expenses
  • 401(k) retirement plan options with generous annual company profit sharing match
  • Paid time-off for all regular FT team members to include sick days, paid holidays, vacation, and personal time
  • Employee assistance program providing confidential professional counseling, financial and legal assistance at no charge to team members and immediate family members
  • Product purchase program

Pacific Seafood is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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