Accounts Payable Supervisor

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

Supervise the accurate processing and payment of merchandise and non-merchandise accounts payable to ensure accurate and timely recording of COGS and expenses. Lead day-to-day operations while driving process improvements, strengthening controls, and supporting period-end close activities. Provide oversight, analysis, and execution of various day to day tasks and special projects related to Accounts Payable inclusive of all payment disbursements including the Visa credit card program, electronic invoicing, warehouse and distribution operations, inventory valuation, and gross profit.

This role requires 4 days in office and 1 day remote (Tuesday & Wednesday are required in-office days). This role is also located in St Louis, Missouri.

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supervise accounts payable teammates and processes.
• Coordinate tasks and responsibilities for the staff to maximize efficiencies to ensure accurate and timely financial accounting on a weekly basis.
• Lead the AP Disbursement program with Commerce Bank by overseeing the tracking and resolution of payment issues and ensuring seamless coordination with Commerce.
• Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations for areas of responsibility. Review journal entries and account reconciliations for direct reports.
• Support implementation of new financial system, Oracle Fusion.
• Provide recommendations for improvements to the accounts payable processes.
• Record, review, and provide forecast updates for areas of responsibility.
• Analyze and provide explanations for various income statement line items on a period/quarterly basis and complete various closing responsibilities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

• Required Education: Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent.
• Minimum Years of Experience: 3 to 5 years of related experience.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Independent self-starter with excellent analytical, time management, and organizational skills.
• Prior team leadership experience.
• Demonstrates ability to develop both internal and external partnerships.
• Exhibits project ownership.
• Ability to prioritize a heavy workload and meet deadlines. Exhibits ownership of areas of responsibility.
• Professional and effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Technology proficiency in MS Excel, Word, and Access.
• Working knowledge of routine and non-routine accounting processes and the requirements of recording transactions in accordance with US GAAP in a matter that creates/maintains an effective internal control environment.
• Working knowledge of Google Suite - Gmail, Sheets, Docs, and Slides.
• Basic knowledge of web-based software applications - PeopleSoft or other accounting software.

FORMAL POLICY SETTING

● Makes recommendations to management

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

Walking

• Primarily sitting

Standing

• Primarily sitting

Lifting

• Up to 25 lbs

Travel

• 0-25%

Work Environment

• Flexibility to work outside of and in excess of normal business hours as needed.

The above statements describe the job’s essential responsibilities and requirements. They are not an exhaustive list of the duties that may be assigned to job incumbents.

Additional Requirements – Internal Candidates:

• Store/Facility Teammates: minimum of six months employment with Schnucks preferred.
• Store Support Center Teammates: minimum of one year employment with Schnucks preferred.
• Must be in good standing (not on a performance improvement plan or active discipline).
• If invited for an interview, must have manager approval based on performance.

Schnucks is an Equal Opportunity Employer.