Accounts Payable Manager

Iberia Foods; Miami Gardens (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Iberia Foods in Miami is seeking an Accounts Payable Manager to direct the end-to-end accounts payable function, ensure accurate invoice processing, timely payments, and precise vendor reconciliations. This leadership role oversees the AP team and drives process improvements.

You will reinforce internal controls, manage month-end and year-end closes, partner with Procurement and Operations to remove bottlenecks, and maintain strong vendor relationships while safeguarding confidential payment

Qualifications

• 7+ years of full-cycle corporate accounts payable experience.
• 3+ years of direct supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• ERP proficiency with mid-to-enterprise level accounting systems.
• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills with deadline adherence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the AP Team.
• Direct Daily Operations: delegate high-volume workflows and set processing priorities.
• Coach and mentor AP staff performance.
• Enforce accountability and monitor progress.
• Direct end-to-end invoice and payment processing.
• Manage full cycle: invoice intake, automated workflows, and payment runs.
• Ensure coding accuracy for GL, cost centers, departments, and projects.
• Resolve vendor disputes, duplicate billings, and pricing variances.
• Partner cross-functionally and manage vendors.
• Unblock approvals with Procurement and Operations.
• Strengthen vendor relations and reconcile statements.
• Protect financial data and ensure confidentiality.
• Enforce SOX-level controls and assist audits.
• Lead month-end accruals, aging reviews, and ledger reconciliations.
• Drive process optimization and analytics; track KPIs.
• Leverage ERP systems to automate manual data entry and workflows.

Education

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

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Founded in 1930, Iberia Foods is the largest Caribbean and Hispanic food distributor in the United States. As a premier source for the authentic Caribbean and Latino cuisine, Iberia Foods boasts a full host of products ranging from condiments and pantry items to beverages and snacks and represents most of the leading brands from the Caribbean and Latin America. With more than 800 products, Iberia Foods has a solid position as the definitive connection to the Caribbean and Latin American cuisine.

We are seeking a Accounts Payable Manager to join our team in Miami, FL!

Position Summary

The Accounts Payable Manager directs the end-to-end accounts payable function to ensure accurate invoice processing, timely payment execution, and precise vendor reconciliations. This leader manages the AP team, enforces strict internal controls, and accelerates month-end and year-end close activities. By building strong cross-functional partnerships and vendor relationships, the AP Manager drives workflow automation, strengthens compliance, and scales the overall Finance infrastructure.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the AP Team
• Direct Daily Operations: Delegate high-volume workflows and set daily processing priorities.
• Coach and Mentor: Train, upskill, and evaluate accounts payable staff performance.
• Enforce Accountability: Monitor individual progress to ensure deadliness and team performances are met.
• Direct End-to-End Invoice and Payment Processing
• Manage Full Cycle: Oversee invoice intake, automated workflows, and payment runs.
• Ensure Coding Accuracy: Verify general ledger, cost center, department, and project tags.
• Resolve Complex Escalations: Troubleshoot critical vendor disputes, duplicate billings, and pricing variances.li>
• Partner Cross-Functionally and Manage Vendors
• Unblock Approval Bottlenecks: Collaborate with Procurement and Operations to accelerate approvals.
• Strengthen Vendor Relations: Reconcile statements to maintain optimal payment terms.
• Protect Financial Data: Maintain strict data confidentiality and secure payment banking details.
• Enforce Controls, Audits, and Compliance
• Strengthen Internal Controls: Maintain SOX-level compliance and robust segregation of duties.
• Facilitate Clean Audits: Pull transaction data and explain workflows to external auditors.
• Optimize Closing Cycles: Lead month-end accruals, aging reviews, and ledger reconciliations.
• Drive Process Optimization and Analytics
• Track KPIs: Monitor invoice processing cycle times, exception rates, and aging backlogs.
• Leverage ERP Systems: Identify opportunities to automate manual data entry and workflows.

Position Requirements

• Education and Experience
• Required Experience: 7+ years of full-cycle corporate accounts payable experience.
• Leadership Experience: 3+ years of direct supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Education Preferred: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• Technical and Soft Skills
• ERP Proficiency: Hands-on experience navigating mid-to-enterprise level accounting systems.
• Accounting Mechanics: Deep knowledge of general ledger matching, aging, and internal controls.
• Execution Focus: Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills with strict deadline adherence.

EOE Statement

We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.