Accounts Payable Supervisor at Shearers Foods

Massillon, Ohio, United States

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Not SpecifiedCompensation
Mid-level (3 to 4 years), Senior (5 to 8 years)Experience Level
Full TimeJob Type
UnknownVisa
Food ManufacturingIndustries

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business preferred (or comparable experience)
  • Five to seven years’ experience successfully acting as an accounts payable supervisor in a high volume, fast-paced environment
  • Ability to manage special projects independently
  • Ability to take initiative and anticipate, research, and resolve issues
  • Ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with internal and external stakeholders
  • Professionally and ethically represent the company
  • Ability to handle various tasks simultaneously under high pressure and within demanding time constraints
  • Strong Microsoft Excel skills preferred
  • Microsoft D365 experience a plus

Responsibilities

  • Oversee the day-to-day work of your team, including assigning tasks, monitoring progress, and ensuring accurate and timely execution
  • Oversee the daily process of receiving, verifying, coding, and entering vendor invoices into multiple ERP systems
  • Complete administrative responsibilities with respect to various systems
  • Generate and analyze accounts payable reports
  • Research and resolve issues
  • Act as a supervisory backup on various accounts payable areas including but not limited to payment review and approvals, accounts payable accruals, vendor card, 1099s compliance, escheatment processes, entering wires onto bank site, etc
  • Train, develop, and manage the performance of your team members including but not limited to providing ongoing support, coaching, and feedback and conducting performance reviews
  • Support the company’s ERP implementation including but not limited to system design, testing, documentation, and training
  • Support completion of month-end close accounts payable reconciliations and journal entries, including investigation and resolution of reconciliation discrepancies, as needed
  • Collaborate with the accounts payable team to provide support for audit requests and complete first review of team member documentation
  • Train, support, and collaborate with other departments on systems, processes, controls, issues, and escalations
  • Collaborate with the accounts payable team and others on special projects, as needed
  • Work with the accounts payable team and others to document standard policies and operating procedures

Skills

Key technologies and capabilities for this role

Accounts PayableERP SystemsInvoice ProcessingVendor ManagementTeam SupervisionPerformance ManagementMonth-End CloseReconciliationsAudit Support1099 ComplianceEscheatmentPayment ApprovalsTrainingProcess Improvement

Questions & Answers

Common questions about this position

What is the work arrangement for this position?

This is a hybrid schedule requiring onsite presence in Massillon, Ohio on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays.

What benefits does Shearers Foods offer?

Benefits include Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Flexible Spending Account, Retirement Savings Plan with Match, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Group Critical Accident Insurance, and Group Critical Illness.

What experience and skills are required for the Accounts Payable Supervisor role?

A Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business is preferred (or comparable experience), along with five to seven years’ experience as an accounts payable supervisor in a high volume, fast-paced environment. Key skills include strong Microsoft Excel proficiency (preferred), Microsoft D365 experience (a plus), ability to manage projects independently, take initiative, collaborate effectively, and handle multiple tasks under pressure.

What does the team structure look like for this role?

The Accounts Payable Supervisor will have a team of direct reports and oversee their day-to-day work, including assigning tasks, monitoring progress, training, developing, and managing performance.

What makes a strong candidate for this position?

Strong candidates have 5-7 years of supervisory experience in high-volume accounts payable, a degree in accounting or business (or equivalent), Excel proficiency, and demonstrated ability to manage projects, resolve issues independently, and collaborate under pressure.

Shearers Foods

Manufactures diverse range of snack foods

About Shearers Foods

Shearer's Snacks offers a robust work environment leveraging advanced manufacturing facilities and sustainable production approaches to create a diverse array of snack foods. The company's emphasis on environmental sustainability not only meets industry standards but also fosters a culture of responsibility and innovation among its team members. This focus on eco-friendly practices and state-of-the-art technology makes it an appealing workplace for those passionate about sustainable practices and cutting-edge manufacturing processes.

Massillon, OhioHeadquarters
1974Year Founded
$53MTotal Funding
DEBTCompany Stage
Food & Agriculture, Consumer GoodsIndustries
11-50Employees

Benefits

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Flexible Spending Account
401(k) Company Match
Short Term Disability
Long Term Disability
Group Critical Accident Insurance
Group Critical Illness Insurance
Employee Assistance Plan

Risks

Closure of Lubbock facility indicates potential volatility in customer relationships.
Class action lawsuit for unpaid overtime could lead to financial liabilities.
Acquisition by Clayton, Dubilier & Rice may disrupt current operations or morale.

Differentiation

Shearer's Foods offers a wide range of gluten-free and non-GMO snack options.
The company is a leading private label supplier in the North American snack industry.
Shearer's Foods invests in sustainable packaging to meet consumer expectations.

Upsides

Shearer's Foods received $12.5M in tax credits for a new facility in Moraine.
The company plans a $106M investment in facility renovation and equipment upgrades.
Growing demand for private label products aligns with Shearer's market position.

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