AP Manager

Berjé Inc. is a family-owned business that has been in operation for over seven decades across three generations. The company was originally founded with a creative approach to creating value from byproducts and aromatic raw materials, setting the stage for Berjé to become a leading supplier within the flavor and fragrance industry. We are committed to being a trusted partner, reliable innovator, and informed resource to our clients, customers, and employees.

We provide quality ingredients with an emphasis on sustainability, ethics, and compliance. Our investment in training and development is our commitment to allowing our team to build their future along with ours, creating an impactful career unique to you. We promise to deliver superior service and products that live up to our values of integrity, accountability, leadership, legacy, diversity, and passion every single day, and we are looking for team members to assist us in our promises of leadership within our community and globally.

The Accounts Payable Manager is responsible for overseeing all accounts payable functions to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant processing of vendor invoices and payments. This role provides leadership to the AP team, maintains strong vendor relationships, and ensures adherence to internal controls, accounting standards, and company policies.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage and oversee the full accounts payable process, including invoice processing, payment runs, and vendor reconciliation.
• Lead, train, and develop accounts payable staff to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and compliance.
• Ensure timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices in accordance with company policies and accounting standards.
• Maintain and enforce internal controls related to accounts payable and disbursements.
• Review and approve payment batches, wire transfers, and other disbursement activities.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies, payment issues, and vendor inquiries in a professional and timely manner.
• Maintain vendor master data and ensure proper documentation and approvals are in place.
• Coordinate with Purchasing, Receiving, and Operations teams to resolve invoice matching issues.
• Support month-end and year-end close activities, including account reconciliations, accruals and audit requests.
• Calculate and Maintain Prepaid Inventory balances and Intercompany Payable balances.
• Monitors cash availability and assist controllership with cash management. 
• Ensure compliance with applicable tax reporting requirements (e.g., 1099 reporting).
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce errors.
• Prepare accounts payable reports and metrics for management review.
• Comply with all company policies, procedures, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Take direction from the Controller or Finance leadership.
• Support the company in achieving established financial accuracy, compliance, and performance goals.
• Perform all other duties and tasks as assigned.

 EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• Minimum of five (5) years of experience in accounts payable or accounting roles.
• Prior supervisory or management experience required.
• Experience in a manufacturing or Flavor and Fragrance industry preferred.
• Good computer skills with ability to understand and work with all multiple systems including ERP, WMS, LIMS, Databases, etc. (NetSuite, PowerBI a+)

 SKILLS and/or Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to sit/stand and walk for extended periods of time.
• Attention to detail.
• Excellent Ability to manage communication using both written and verbal communication with diverse work groups, including customers and internal Berje employees.
• Positive and professional manner, lead team to focus on detail, accuracy, and accountability.
• Good computer skills. Needs to be proficient in windows operating system.
• Demonstrates positive people skills with clear communication both in verbal and written form.
• Passionate and results oriented with a focus on team development and Best Practices.

 Benefits- Medical, Dental, Vision, STD, LTD, Life, 401K w Match, Free access to Financial Planner, EAP

Compensation- $80,000-$90,000 a year and eligibility to participate in discretionary bonus programs