Accounts Payable Operations Lead

Do you love snacks? Are you looking to join an ever evolving and rapidly growing team? PIM Brands might just be exactly what you’re looking for! At PIM, We Make The Brands You Love®. Our portfolio of products, from Welch’s® Fruit Snacks to Sun-Maid® Chocolate Raisins and Sour Jacks® Sour Candies are enjoyed by millions of consumers every day. And when it comes to careers, we seek talented, results-oriented individuals who want to play a part in building amazing brands and products while working in a collaborative, dynamic, and fast-paced office environment. At PIM, you can make an immediate and lasting contribution to help grow iconic snack and confectionery brands, no matter your area of expertise. We are looking for an Accounts Payable Operations Lead interested in starting a career with a top-ranked and growing snack company, as part of our Finance Department at PIM’s Headquarters in Park Ridge, New Jersey. This position will report to our Senior Accountant. Overview: The Accounts Payable (AP) Operations Lead is the subject matter expert for end-to-end accounts payable and payment operations across multiple entities. This hands-on role executes complex transactions and leads process improvements that shorten invoice cycle time, increase first-pass accuracy, reduce manual touches and exceptions, strengthen controls, and ensure timely vendor payments. The role partners with internal teams and vendors, monitors AP performance indicators, and provides functional guidance and cross-training to the Accounts Payable team. Essential Duties & Responsibilities Manage the full invoice-to-payment process, including coding, approvals, payments, and recordkeeping. Review and process PO and non-PO invoices for accuracy and proper approvals. Match invoices, purchase orders, and receipts; resolve discrepancies with stakeholders. Prepare and process ACH, check, and wire payments. Monitor payment approvals, releases, and bank transactions. Post payments and resolve uncleared or failed transactions. Coordinate cash funding needs with Treasury. Track open items, aging invoices, and payment issues to ensure timely resolution. Respond to vendor inquiries and resolve account discrepancies. Process employee expense reports and corporate card transactions. Handle check voids, stop payments, reissues, and special payments. Support month-end close, reconciliations, audits, and 1099 reporting. Maintain procedures, train team members, and support system improvements. Analyze AP metrics and recommend process improvements. Improve workflows, reduce errors, and increase processing efficiency. Ensure compliance with internal controls, payment policies, and fraud prevention requirements. Communicate status updates and escalate issues as needed.