Job Description

Job Requisition

JR24598

Worker Time Type

Full time

Worker Sub-Type

Regular

Shift

Job Description

At Reddy Ice, we are committed to becoming North America’s “Total Ice Solution”. How? By living the Reddy Ice Way through operational excellence, growth, and obsession for the customer.

Manages, organizes and controls the company accounts payable function. Hires, trains and supervises corporate accounts payable staff. Manages systems and interfaces for outsourced accounts payable system, purchasing cards and general ledger accounts payable and disbursements. Provides analysis and reports pertaining to company accounts payable, disbursements and purchasing card activity. This position has a direct and significant effect on the company financial records. Accuracy, timeliness and completeness is critical to the proper classification and reporting of expenses, and the timely and accurate payment of vendors. Works cross functionally with business unit leadership to ensure appropriate accounting for the procure to pay cycle.

Demonstrates our “True North” attributes: voice of the customer, respect for the individual, no nonsense communication and utilization of facts, servant leadership and has a continuous improvement mindset in every facet of leadership and daily interaction. Leads, collaborates and demonstrates the lean principles and utilizes the lean methodologies and tools to facilitate continuous process improvements and value creation for our customers, employees and shareholders. Actively utilizes lean tools (VSM, Kaizen, A3, etc.) to inform and assess business opportunities to drive continuous improvement. Lead and participate in Kaizen and value stream mapping activities.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Staff, plan, performance manage, and review the activities of approximately 4-6 employees who perform the accounts payable function.
• Provide training on creating and maintaining accounts payable vendor files, accounts payable scanning, documentation and approval system, purchasing card documentation and approval system, and how these sub-systems interface with the accounts payable / general ledger system.
• Administer accounts payable subsystem (Next Process).
• Conduct self-audits to ensure that company vendors are paid in a timely manner, within terms, and in accordance company policies.
• Manage vendor payment and 1099 reporting processes.
• Resolve accounting problems with internal and external customers.
• Prepare and provide recommendations on opportunities to improve functions and changes to company policies and procedures.
• Has access to customer and credit records, vendor records, distributor agreements, pricing information, contractual agreements, accounting and financial information, trade secrets, and extensive confidential information. May have access to company funds or assets.
• Make and assume other duties and responsibilities required or assigned by management.
• Adhering to the Code of Business Ethics is essential. We value honesty and integrity above all else and we expect our employees to be committed to the highest ethical standards.
• Maintain high safety standards. Safety is personal for us all.

CONTACTS

Internal: All OCS and Field Departments

External: Regular contact with company vendors

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree in business, finance or accounting preferred
• Minimum 5-7 years of experience managing Accounts Payable processes and teams
• Microsoft Dynamics AX experience strongly preferred

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to identify and resolve issues independently
• Strong computer skills, including Excel, Word, Outlook and General Ledger systems.
• Strong GAAP knowledge, analytical, and problem solving skills.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

Between 4 - 6 Accounts Payable employees.

Location

OCS Finance & IT

City:

Dallas

State:

Texas