Senior Accounts Payable and Payroll Manager

$100,000 - $100,000/Yr

Popeyes - Miami, FL

Full-time - Mid Level

Miami, FL

Food Services and Drinking Places

About the position

The Senior Accounts Payable and Payroll Manager at Interfoods of America, Inc. will oversee the accounts payable and payroll functions within a large Quick Service Restaurant (QSR) franchise company. This role involves collaborating with finance, people, and operational teams to ensure effective management of payroll and accounts payable processes, while driving automation initiatives and maintaining compliance with internal policies and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee all aspects of accounts payable and payroll team.
• Mentor and develop team members to enhance their skills and career growth.
• Coordinate with all levels of leadership and various departments to assess payment and cash needs; develop reports, analyses, and tools to meet those needs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to streamline workflows and improve processes.
• Drive automation initiatives to optimize invoice processing, payment workflows, and payroll processes.
• Monitor companywide spending against budget, create accounts payable batches, and forecast and present findings to appropriate parties.
• Oversee the accuracy of company-wide payroll including deductions, tax, and all state and federal payroll matters.
• Monitor compliance with internal policies, accounting standards, and relevant regulations.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with vendors, ensuring streamlined communication and prompt resolution of any issues.
• Review new and existing vendor agreements negotiating favorable payments and conditions.
• Regularly review vendor billings against current business performance assessing needs and working with operations to adjust services based off findings.
• Implement and ensure proper segregation of duties and controls are designed and operating effectively.
• Actively participate in periodic close ensuring accounts payable and payroll entries are accurately posted in the general ledger and all corporate procedures are followed.
• Oversee companywide credit card program ensuring seamless use, compliance, audit, and reporting.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of accounts payable experience in a large, multi-unit organization.
• Minimum three (3) years experience in a manager level position.
• Experience in payroll management, preferably with ADP.
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills.

Nice-to-haves

• Highly proficient with Microsoft applications (Excel and PowerPoint).
• Ability to effectively organize and manage priorities and projects in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to extract and analyze raw data, draw conclusions, and make actionable recommendations.
• Working knowledge and experience with vendor negotiation, management, and forecasting payment cadence and terms.
• Auditing mindset ensuring compliance and error-free payroll and accounts payable runs.
• Ability to manage financial data in a confidential and professional manner.
• Self-starter who is highly organized.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Parental leave
• Vision insurance