Description

Creativity, innovative thinking, and the manufacturing of top-quality products have put Lyons Magnus at the forefront of the food industry. Lyons is involved in each phase of the food manufacturing process from growing raw materials to marketing finished products – and everything in between. Lyons produces more than 2,000 different items for the industrial ingredient and foodservice segments, designing products for some of the top restaurant chains in the country, as well as international accounts.

This vast undertaking could not be done without a diverse and talented staff. At Lyons, our people are the heart of our organization. Lyons is proud to cultivate a thriving work environment with employees who are not just satisfied and productive but engaged in creating the future – the company’s and their own.

A vital member of the finance department, this position will be responsible for all aspects of accounts payable, as well as various other tasks as determined by the Controller/CFO based on the business needs of the Company and accounting department.

Salary: $130,000 -$150,000/ year Bonus.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Supports the mission, values, and vision of the company.
• Understands the specific accounting principles relating to accounts payable and the appropriate application of such principles as it relates to month-end and year-end close tasks. Able to articulate these principles and their application to AP staff, peers, and management effectively.
• Understands the technical aspects of preparing and entering accounts payable transactions in Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012. Ability to prepare and post such transactions as needed, although primarily in a management/review capacity.
• Manage AP department personnel (currently 4 clerks) about daily tasks, weekly check runs, and related management reporting, issue resolution, and escalation.
• Set up and maintenance of the vendor master file and year-end preparation and disbursement of year-end tax-related forms (1099).
• Set up and maintenance of electronic banking recipients (ACH/Wire) as well as set up of AP electronic payments (supporting documents, as per policies in place, and electronic set up on the platform) as part of the weekly check run and ad hoc as needed.
• Weekly upload of positive pay files to the banking platform. Monitoring and management of positive pay exceptions, as applicable.
• Actively monitors and manages the Company’s adherence to vendor payment terms, including monitoring that early payment discounts are earned whenever possible, and assists in working with vendors to be granted discount terms wherever possible.
• Fixed Asset management, including addition and disposals of fixed assets, periodic reporting of fixed asset-related activities (roll forward), and maintenance of capital and major repair recaps for internal reporting purposes.
• Timely and accurate sales and use tax reporting for all states for which the Company has such requirements, management and coordination of sales and use tax audits, as applicable, and issue management/resolution.
• Timely and accurate property tax reporting for all states for which the Company has such requirements, management and coordination of property tax audits, as applicable, and issue management/resolution.
• Coordination with Dispenser Service business representatives to coordinate receipt of service billings detail, preparation of upload, and posting of service billing invoices into DAX.
• Assists with month-end reporting (preparation of finance book pages)
• Assists with year-end financial statement audit.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Highly skilled in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Possess a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Possess excellent organizational, planning, and overall time management skills. Must be able to work on a variety of projects simultaneously and prioritize work.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with colleagues and employees within other departments to facilitate strong working relationships and a cooperative environment within the organization.
• Strong communication skills. Duties often include interaction with other employees within the organization and with external vendors to complete tasks efficiently and effectively.
• Strong ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written and oral form.
• Accountable and dependable. Consistent attendance and timeliness. Must be able to work a degree of overtime as needed to keep up with the workload and assigned responsibilities.

Requirements

Education and/or Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited university, Accounting or Business preferred.
• 5 years of experience within related fields preferred.
• Hands-on experience with Microsoft Dynamics AX 2012 is preferred.

Additional Information

Our compensation program is designed to attract, motivate, and retain the very best people. Lyons Magnus offers a comprehensive benefits plan that include: Health, Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Long Term Disability, Sec. 125, 401(k) plan, and more. If you meet these requirements and are eager to join a dynamic company poised for further growth, please respond with your cover letter, and salary requirements.

To learn more about Lyons Magnus, LLC its products and core values, visit www.lyonsmagnus.com or follow us on Instagram or Twitter.

Lyons Magnus is an Equal Opportunity Employer and with opportunities for advancement. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories.

*This organization participates in E-Verify.