Commodity and Freight Payable Supervisor

Job Summary:

We are looking for a reliable, highly motivated individual who has the background and vision to join us in taking Accounts Payable to the next level. Your knowledge and experience should allow you to step right into this role successfully and effectively. This is an excellent opportunity for somebody who seeks continuous development and excels in a fast pace, challenging environment.

Create and support best in class culture and operational practices to lead and manage a team that delivers services of the highest quality in a high transaction / large volume environment. This position is a multi-faceted role including supervising and coordinating the processing of Accounts Payable expense activities, supporting process improvement projects and will be under the direction of Accounts Payable Manager.

This is an office-based position located in Newton, MA.

At Global Partners, business starts with people. Since 1933, we've believed in taking care of our customers, our guests, our communities, and each other—and that belief continues to guide us.

The Global Spiritis how we work to fuel that long term commitment to success. As a Fortune 500 company with 90+ years of experience, we're proud to fuel communities-responsibly and sustainably. We show up every day with grit, passion, and purpose-anticipating needs, building lasting relationships, and creating shared value.

• Drive standardization and implement process improvements, efficiencies and automation across the AP function with upstream and downstream processes.
• Develop new and maintain existing AP procedures, policies and process documentation and ensure adherence to company guidelines.
• Manage and shift priorities of AP staff to accomplish deadlines and closing.
• Provide escalation follow through and resolve problems associated with processing fuel and freight invoices; work with various business leaders as needed - provide solutions when issues should arise.
• Manage and oversite of the month end close of AP sub-ledgers and general ledger reconciliations of associated AP accounts with a high level of compliance and accuracy.
• Assist in trouble shooting AP issues effecting the close process.
• Responsible for reconciliations of all Operational sub-ledgers AP to the general ledger.
• Reviewing Month-end check lists to ensure all AP accounting activities have been completed accurately and timely.
• Identify AP Accruals that may need to be recorded to the General Ledger
• Ability to communicate and cultivate effective working relationships across multiple levels of an organization.
• Facilitate the development, motivation and influence others and experience in managing a diverse, predominately non-exempt workforce.
• Prioritize workload, train, cross-train and evaluate employees to enhance their productivity and development.
• Maintain strong internal controls and manage compliance of all Federal and State regulatory activities related to accounts payable, such as 1099 processing and escheatment.
• Work with Accounts Payable Manager to deliver Internal / External Auditors for Sox compliance requests, substantive testing and quarterly / annual audit preparation.
• Perform other tasks and assignments to be determined accounting leadership team as a result of changing business circumstances in a spirit of continuous improvement and teamwork.

• Associate’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of supervisory or team leadership experience within an Accounts Payable, Accounting, or Finance function.
• Strong working knowledge of accounts payable, procurement, and general ledger processes, financial systems, chart of accounts, and corporate financial procedures; PDI AP experience preferred.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Strong decision-making, organizational, planning, time management, and multitasking skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical, research, and problem-solving abilities, and a structured approach to issue resolution.
• Ability to effectively prioritize workload, manage competing deadlines, and follow up on outstanding items.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build effective relationships across all levels of the organization.
• Collaborative team player with a professional, customer - focused approach.
• Accountable, proactive, adaptable, and open to learning new systems and processes.
• Self-motivated and dependable, with the ability to manage multiple priorities…