ACCOUNTS PAYABLE MANAGER

Trident Seafoods is the largest vertically integrated seafood harvesting and processing company in North America. Trident is a privately held, 100 percent USA-owned company with primary seafood processing operations and fleet support in twelve Alaska communities. Trident's global operations produce finished wild Alaska seafood products in 6 countries and its sales teams serve customers in over 50 countries. Trident employs approximately 9,000 people worldwide each year and partners with over 5,400 independent fishermen and crewmembers. Species harvested and processed by Trident include virtually every commercial species of salmon, whitefish, and crab harvested in the North Pacific and Alaska. The global supply chain also includes cultured and wild species from a network of trusted sources worldwide.

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Summary:

The Accounts Payable Manager will be responsible for overseeing the entire accounts payable function, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices, payments, and expense reports. This role requires strong leadership, organizational, and analytical skills, as well as a thorough understanding of accounting principles and best practices. The Accounts Payable Manager will lead a team, manage vendor relationships, and ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.

Essential functions (responsibilities, tasks, supervisory needs)

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Supervise, mentor, and develop the accounts payable team.

• Assign and prioritize tasks, ensuring efficient workflow and adherence to deadlines.

• Conduct performance reviews and provide ongoing feedback and training.

• Foster a positive and collaborative team environment.

• Oversee the full cycle accounts payable process, from invoice receipt to payment.

• Ensure accurate and timely processing of invoices, expense reports, and payments.

• Manage vendor relationships, resolving inquiries and discrepancies promptly.

• Implement and maintain effective internal controls to prevent errors and fraud.

• Manage electronic payment systems and ensure accuracy.

• Prepare and analyze accounts payable reports, including aging reports and cash flow forecasts.

• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies.

• Assist with month-end and year-end closing processes.

• Provide accurate and timely information to management as needed.

• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy.

• Evaluate and recommend technology solutions to streamline accounts payable processes.

• Document and maintain standard operating procedures.

• Lead or participate in system implementations or upgrades related to the AP function.

This is a salaried exempt position with an annualized salary range of $115k to $135k.

Trident Seafoods offers a comprehensive and quality benefits package. Full time employees may be eligible for discretionary/performance-based incentives, medical, dental and vision insurance plans, optional HRA/HSA, telemedicine, employee assistance and wellness programs, long-term disability, basic life and AD&D, and 401(k) with a company match, paid time off, 10 paid holidays each year, and paid parental leave. For full-time employees, the initial paid time off benefit starts at 20 days per year, adjusted commensurate with relevant experience. Commuter and transit programs are also available.

Required Qualifications (education, years of experience, KSAs)

• A minimum of five years of progressive experience in accounts payable.

• A minimum of three years of people management experience.

• A bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field, or the equivalent combination of education and experience.

• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices.

• Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems.

Preferred education and experience

• SAP experience

• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

• Detail-oriented and highly organized.

• Prior experience working with OCR and workflow technology

• Prior experience working with SAP S/4 HANA

• Experience with 1099 reporting.

• Experience with electronic payment systems.

Work environment (includes travel/on-call):

This hybrid position will be a combination of remote and onsite at the Trident Support Center office in the Ballard neighborhood of Seattle, WA. Our hybrid work environment includes remote work on Monday and Friday and in-office in the Support Center on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.

In-office time takes place in a typical office environment: temperature controlled with adequate lighting and moderate noise. While remote, employees must provide appropriate home office space.

Physical demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.

Work authorizations:

This position is not eligible for immigration sponsorship.