Accounts Payable Manager

BIBIBOP Asian Grill; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-known fast casual restaurant chain is seeking an Accounts Payable Manager to oversee the full-cycle accounts payable process. This role involves managing vendor relationships, ensuring timely payments, and supervising the AP staff in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate will have 10+ years of accounts payable experience, including supervisory responsibilities, and a strong preference for those with a background in the restaurant and hospitality industry. Attention to detail and organizational skills are crucial for this position.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of accounts payable experience, with 2+ years in a supervisory role.
• Experience in restaurant, hospitality, or food service industry preferred.
• Ability to manage high invoice volumes in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage the end-to-end accounts payable process, including invoice intake, coding, approvals, and payments.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of vendor invoices.
• Prepare AP aging reports and cash requirement forecasts.

Skills

Accounts payable management

Financial controls

Vendor relationship management

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

ERP software

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration

Job description

GOSH Enterprises is a dynamic, rapidly growing company that oversees a family of brands:

• Charleys: A 850+ unit restaurant brand known worldwide for serving the #1 Philly Cheesesteak in the World
• BIBIBOP Asian Grill: An award-winning, 80+ unit Korean-inspired fast casual restaurant concept
• Lenny’s Grill & Subs: A Memphis-based 60+ unit chain serving high-quality deli and hot subs
• Charleys Kids Foundation: A nonprofit partnering with organizations around the world to provide food, education, and mentorship to at-risk children
• Solar Planet: A company providing solar field advisory and installation services

Job Summary

The Accounts Payable Manager is responsible for overseeing the full-cycle accounts payable process for the restaurant or restaurant group. This role ensures accurate and timely payment of vendor invoices, maintains strong relationships with suppliers, and supports financial controls within a fast-paced hospitality environment. The AP Manager supervises AP staff, manages invoice workflows, and ensures compliance with company policies and accounting standards.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Payable Operations

• Manage the end-to-end accounts payable process, including invoice intake, coding, approvals, and payments.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of vendor invoices, including food suppliers, beverage distributors, utilities, rent, and service providers.
• Oversee weekly check runs, ACH, and electronic payments.
• Monitor aging reports and ensure payments are made according to vendor terms.
• Maintain relationships with restaurant vendors and suppliers.
• Resolve invoice discrepancies, pricing issues, and payment disputes.
• Ensure vendor accounts are reconciled regularly.
• Maintain vendor records including W-9 forms and 1099 compliance.

Construction Management

• Manage Construction budgets, approvals and AP for the projects.
• Monitor expenses and analyze variances to ensure that costs are within the approved budgets
• Ensure compliance with company purchasing policies and internal controls.
• Implement and maintain three-way matching (PO, invoice, receiving) where applicable.
• Support month-end close by reconciling AP accounts and preparing accruals.
• Assist with internal and external audits.

Reporting

• Prepare AP aging reports and cash requirement forecasts.
• Provide insights to finance leadership regarding vendor spending and payment trends.
• Assist with budget monitoring related to food, beverage, and operational expenses.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration preferred.
• 10+ years of accounts payable experience, with 2+ years in a supervisory role.
• Experience in restaurant, hospitality, or food service industry strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of AP systems, ERP software, and Microsoft Excel.
• Familiarity with multi-location restaurant operations is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage high invoice volumes in a fast-paced environment.

GOSH is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in the application process and throughout employment, as required by applicable law. If you require assistance or accommodation, please inform us so we can ensure your needs are met. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.