Accounts Payable/Payroll Manager - Basic American Foods

Accounts Payable/Payroll Manager - Blackfoot, ID

​The Accounts Payable/Payroll Manager is responsible for all activities within the Disbursements Services team, including the accounts payable and operational payroll functions.

During the training period, s/he would likely work full-time in the office. After the training period, the position is partially remote, subject to business needs. Currently, the expected schedule would be 2 days working in the office and 3 days working from home each week.

Essential Job Duties:

• Lead, mentor, and manage a team of accounts payable and payroll professionals, ensuring clear communication, performance management, and continuous professional development.
• Delegate tasks, set performance goals, and foster a collaborative and high-performing team environment.
• Oversee the accurate and timely processing of vendor invoices, employee expense reports, operational payroll, and other financial transactions, ensuring compliance with Company policies.
• Resolve discrepancies and disputes with vendors promptly, ensuring smooth transaction processing.
• Continuously evaluate and improve accounts payable and payroll processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Identify opportunities for workflow automation, implement best practices, and leverage technology to streamline operations.
• Collaborate with procurement, finance, human resources, and other departments to ensure accurate and seamless processing of financial transactions.
• Collaborate with Human Resources to ensure employee pay is in accordance with Union contracts and employee handbooks.
• Assume the lead for key payroll related projects including implementation of new pay related regulations and pay codes as well as the implementation of internal policies and procedures.

We're Looking for Someone With:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent; a minimum of 5-7 years of related experience in the accounts payable and payroll functions; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• People management experience strongly preferred.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy, with the ability to manage high transaction volumes with precision.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with a track record of implementing effective solutions to financial challenges.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with vendors, colleagues, and management.
• Experience with process improvement initiatives, automation solutions, and driving operational efficiencies is highly desirable.
• Advanced experience with ERP general ledger software, as well as intermediate experience using Microsoft Excel.

Who We Are

What makes an amazing meal so great? The people who create them - those in kitchens and dining rooms everywhere who work hard to plan, prepare, and cook every dish to perfection. They're heroes in our eyes, and it's our job to set them up for success. We are proud of our 90-year history, and we credit success to our startup mentality and strategic focus on providing tasty and innovative products to kitchens, cafeterias, and dining rooms throughout America. Our supportive and collaborative culture is driven by our mission - to make mealtime victories happen every single day.

What BAF is Like

As a relatively flat organization, you have a voice from your first day, along with opportunities to explore, learn, and develop new skills with challenging and rewarding work. We're focused on your success, both professionally and personally, and we are committed to offering competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package. We are a family-owned, family-friendly company that empowers and supports our employees. We live out our company values and expect all team members to do the same.

You'll Love Working Here if You:

• Love what you do, and it shows. Our employees are passionate about what they do and enjoy challenging work.
• Are knowledgeable and confident, but never boastful. While we are proud of our company, our team and the products we create, we are humble and down-to-earth at our core.
• Are guided by a deep belief in integrity & personal values. This is a part of our employees' personal value systems as much as it is the organization's.
• Hold yourself and others accountable, while always maintaining dignity and respect for yourself and those around you.
• Believe in professional development for ourselves, as well as support the development of others.

At BAF, we are an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity and strive to create a supportive and inclusive community of individuals committed to helping each other and our company thrive. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, disability, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, sexual orientation, age, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.