What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Payable Manager position at Continental?
A Taste of Who We Are:
Backed by a tireless commitment to high quality, innovative culinary offerings and unparalleled client and guest services, Continental consistently ranks among the top contract dining and refreshment providers in the nation according to Food Management Magazine, the industry’s source for food service news and trends.
Our Mission
Delight our guest. Every meal. Every day.
Our Core Values
Exceptional – We recruit and retain phenomenal people who consistently go the extra mile to deliver results that lead the industry.
Hospitality – We are tirelessly committed to providing the highest quality food, beverages, and service by anticipating our guests' needs so they can count on memorable experiences every time.
Collaboration – We prioritize working together with a shared vision and effective & transparent communication, we unite as one team to achieve remarkable experiences.
Responsibility – we hold ourselves accountable to be there for our team and clients, to deliver what we say we will, when we say we will and check in on progress along the way.
Innovation – We are forward-thinkers always looking for new processes, technologies, and techniques to increase efficiencies and scalability to improve our services.
The Experience You’ll Create
We're seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Manager to provide strong leadership to our Accounts Payable department. In this role, you'll ensure smooth departmental operations while optimizing processes and building lasting relationships both internally and externally.
The ideal candidate is analytical, decisive, and process-oriented with excellent leadership and communication skills. You'll play a critical role in maintaining financial accuracy while supporting our continued growth.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and optimize the Accounts Payable function, implementing process improvements to increase departmental efficiency
- Develop and execute documented processes for integrating new acquisitions into corporate accounts payable
- Maintain proper internal controls and enforce company policies and procedures
- Plan work assignments, evaluate team performance, and provide direction on procedural and technical challenges
- Guide support staff on complex transactions requiring resolution
- Research and resolve discrepancies in financial documentation before processing
- Ensure proper coding of invoices with accurate general ledger accounts
- Provide invoice resolution assistance to vendors and internal stakeholders
- Support month-end closing tasks, including expense accruals
- Assist with external and government agency audits
- Lead AP process transformation by implementing electronic filing systems and driving AP automation solutions that improve efficiency, strengthen controls, and support scalability
- Optimize the Accounts Payable function, implementing process improvements to increase departmental efficiency
- Drive implementation of corporate credit card and expense reporting solutions and standardization
Ingredients For Thriving
- 6 years of experience in Accounts Payable, including 2 years in a managerial role
- Experience in high-volume AP operations using ERP software (Sage 300 knowledge preferred)
- Demonstrates a strong understanding of working capital management, with a focus on optimizing cash flow and maintaining a disciplined cash management approach
- Strong analytical skills with meticulous attention to detail
- Exceptional problem-solving abilities and deadline management
- Outstanding communication skills at all levels of management
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
- Process improvement mindset
Savor The Benefits
We offer a range of benefits for eligibles team members, including:
- Health Coverage – Medical, Dental and Vision
- Voluntary Life/AD&D, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability, Critical Illness
- 401(k)
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Wellness Programs
- Additional Perks
To see a summary of current benefits, please visit https://www.continentalserves.com/work-at-continental/#benefits.