Continental Looking for Accounts Payable Manager at Sterling Heights, MI Full Time

Who we are:

From humble beginnings as a coffee and vending provider in 1989, Continental has grown into Michigan’s largest food management company. Today, our employees provide a wide range of custom dining, refreshment services and catering solutions through an impressive lineup of brands, including: Continental Café & Catering, Co.Cuisine, Continental Canteen, Market Twenty 4 Seven, Infinity & Ovation Yacht Charters, Waterview Loft at Port Detroit, and Forte Belanger. Dedicated to the simple, yet powerful mission: Delight Our Guest. Every Meal. Every Day.

Job Description:

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Manager who plays a crucial role in the financial operations of a company by overseeing the accounts payable department. The accounts payable manager’s responsibilities include maintaining accurate records regarding payments to suppliers, processing payments from clients, and training staff members. To succeed as an accounts payable manager, you should be focused on optimizing department processes and building lasting relationships with others within and outside of the business. You should be knowledgeable, analytical, and decisive with excellent leadership and communication skills.

Responsibilities:

Invoice Processing and Vendor Relations:

· Ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices, payments to vendors & reconciliation of accounts.

· Research discrepancies in financial information and/or documentation (e.g., purchase orders, vendors, invoices, etc.) for ensuring accuracy and adherence to procedures before processing.

· Code and process invoices, ensuring proper general ledger account codes are used

· Provide problem and invoice resolution assistance to vendors and internal company personnel

Supervision, Training and Process Improvement:

· Identify areas in need of improvement and taking action to implement process improvements to increase overall department capacity.

· Maintain proper internal controls and enforcement of the company’s policies and procedures

· Plan work assignments, evaluate work performed, and provide direction and decisions in handling procedural and technical problems.

· Assist, guide, and instruct support staff on non-routine transactions which require resolutions.

· Help develop and execute a documented process to ensure new acquisitions are properly integrated into the corporate accounts payable function.

· Maintain proper internal controls and enforcement of the company’s policies and procedures

· Plan work assignments, evaluate work performed, and provide direction and decisions in handling procedural and technical problems.

· Assist, guide, and instruct support staff on non-routine transactions which require resolutions.

Financial Responsibilities:

· Assist with month-end closing tasks, including monthly expense accruals

· Assist with year-end external audits

· Assist in government agency audits and tax filing, as needed

· Reviewing and verifying W9’s for new vendor setup

· Coordinating annual preparation and filing of IRS forms 1099

Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree required

· Minimum 6 years within an Accounts Payable department, with minimum 2 years of managerial duties.

· Accounts Payable experience in high volume company using an ERP software

· Working knowledge of Sage 300 software preferred

· Analytical, focused, detailed, reliable and able to work in a fast paced environment

· Ability to meet deadlines and strong attention to detail

· Problem solving skills

· Ability to prioritize

· Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of management, both orally and written

Company Offerings

We value the health, safety and well-being of our associates. For that reason, we offer a competitive compensation package for our employees along with benefit offerings and 401K. Employees can also use our inclusive employee assistance program. Location specific perks may also include wellness programming, on the job training, corporate hosted classes, certification, and team events.

To ensure we protect our team members and the integrity of our company, all associates are required to go through a background check prior to starting with the company. The background check will include validation of information supplied on the application, criminal history, and drug screening. Depending on the nature of the position, additional checks such as driving history, physical ability, or credit check may also be required. Please speak with the recruiter during the application process for more details.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands for this position are sits, stands, bends, lifts, and moves intermittently during working hours. These physical requirements may be accomplished with or without reasonable accommodations.

The duties of this position may change from time to time. Continental reserves the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of Continental or its managers. This job description is intended to describe the general level of work being performed. It’s not intended to be all inclusive.

Continental is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.