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The Accounts Payable Supervisor supervises a team of employees within their specific area of FSS. Ensures day-to-day processing, participates in the monthly closing process where appropriate, and follows through on tasks. Manages all aspects of the direct team’s performance, time and attendance, goals, and performance reviews. Identifies opportunities for improvements and works with various departments to develop and execute action plans.
What you will do:
Interviews, hires, and develops staff and ensures proper training
Ensures GFS policy and procedures of team are being followed
Conducts employee performance review annually and as needed, along with maintaining employee incentive programs
Ensures team and individual completion of work is timely and accurate in order to meet/exceed Department Goals/Metrics
Participates in the coordination and facilitation of regular team meetings
Participates in Business Process Review and Alignment
Participates in projects and system testing
Excellent Customer Service and problem resolution skills
Conduct monthly reconciliation, balancing, and variance analysis of accounts.
Demonstrate commitment to business ethics and drive integrity, accountability, collaboration, and trust across the company. Adheres to the mission statement and cornerstone values of Gordon Food Service.
Other duties and responsibilities as assigned
When you will work:
Monday through Friday, 8:00am - 5:00pm.
Hybrid Work Schedule: 4 days in office, 1 day from home.
What you bring to the table:
Two-years previous Accounting experience with Bachelor Degree or five-years previous Accounting experience without Bachelor's Degree, and one year of previous supervisory experience or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance, with three years of experience preferred.
Knowledge of industry trends specific to Shared Services processing.
Moderate math skills for use in Excel and analytics.
Problem solving, comparing, analyzing, coordinating, copying, etc.
Reading (standard and technical), writing (business, technical, copy, etc.), speaking (basic, conversational)
Customer service and relationship building.
Self-directed, organized, meet deadlines, and able to make prioritization assessments.
Moderate to advanced Excel knowledge. Knowledge of Lawson accounting and other customized software applications preferred.
Gordon Food Service values our customers and understands that their success is largely dependent upon their workforce. To demonstrate our commitment to our partnership, we will require any candidate who works for a Gordon Food Service customer to provide a letter of support from their management if they are selected for the interview process.
Equal Employment Opportunity is a matter of policy at Gordon Food Service, Inc. and we are committed to a work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, status as a protected veteran, or status as a qualified individual with disability. If you require reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process due to a disability, please submit your request to talent@gfs.com and use the words “Accommodation Request” in your subject line.
All Gordon Food Service locations are tobacco-free.
Gordon Food Service is a drug-free workplace and conducts pre-employment drug tests.

We’ve grown to become the largest family-operated broadline food service distributor in North America by upholding the same business approach since 1897—being passionately committed to the people we serve. We believe in the power of good food—to bring people together and make moments special. Every product, every order, and every decision we make is inspired by the people on the other side of the plate.
We distribute to foodservice operators throughout the Midwest, Northeast, Southeast and Southwest regions of the U.S. and coast to coast in Canada.
Our company also operates more than 170 Gordon Food Service Stores, which are open to the public and provide the benefits of restaurant-quality products and friendly, knowledgeable service. Gordon Food Service Stores do not charge a membership fee.
Gordon Food Service Stores are the primary supplier for many small foodservice operators, including: restaurants, churches, daycare providers, caterers, event planners, and other small businesses.
We offer a broad range of employment opportunities throughout our corporate offices, distribution centers, and retail stores. We have a strong commitment to our employees and foster an environment that promotes internal growth, training, and career development opportunities.
Gordon Food Service is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any person on the basis of age, sex, race, religion, national origin, disability, or veteran status.