Accounts Payable Supervisor III - Direct Store Delivery

Category/Area of Expertise: Accounting/Finance Job Requisition: 550778 Address: USA-NC-Salisbury-2085 Harrison Road Store Code: AP/AR Resale (5133405) Ahold Delhaize USA, a division of global food retailer Ahold Delhaize, is part of the U.S. family of brands, which includes five leading omnichannel grocery brands - Food Lion, Giant Food, The GIANT Company, Hannaford and Stop & Shop. Our associates support the brands with a wide range of services, including Finance, Legal, Sustainability, Commercial, Digital and E-commerce, Technology and more. The primary purpose of this position is to lead DSD (Direct Store Delivery) Accounts Payable in the accurate and timely completion of tasks and projects. This position is responsible for establishing and monitoring goals and objectives as well as implementing and maintaining accounting procedures and controls for the department in accordance with established service levels, company, industry, and accounting policy guidelines. Our flexible/ hybrid work schedule includes 3 in-person days at one of our core locations and 2 remote days. Our core office locations are Salisbury, NC and Carlisle, PA. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. Duties And Responsibilities Supervise, coach and develop a team of AP associates enabling the accurate and timely completion of tasks and projectsProvide oversight and direction for invoice processing carried out by the 3rd party providerContinuously maintain and refine standard operating procedures to uphold and advance best-practice standards Understand and oversee data flow and end-to-end process between various areas of the supply chain and 3rd party providerCollaborate with internal departments (VSRM, category management, brands, finance, IT, etc.) to resolve issuesProvide ad hoc analysis as requested to assist in key business decisions in a timely and efficient mannerDevelop and publish department reporting/KPI'sEstablish meaningful departmental goals and drive accountability-personally and across the team-to ensure they are met.Act as a liaison between the department and other areas and brandsProactively evaluate AP processes to identify improvement opportunities and clearly advocate for recommended changesSustain and advocate for robust internal controls to ensure operational integrityAdditional job duties may be assigned as needed to meet the needs of the business and support our Values Qualifications Bachelor's degree or Equivalent6-8 years AP experience, preferably leading teams/processes Strong understanding of accounting theories, methodologies, principles and practices, and the impact of departmental transactions to the financial statementsStrong Microsoft Office skillsAdvanced formulas in Excel (lookups, pivot tables, and macros)Experience with GL account analysisExperience with or ability to use query tools for research/reportingAccurate and detail-oriented with excellent follow-through skillsStrong customer service mindsetStrong written and verbal communication skillsAbility to communicate to all levels of management, internal and external business partners, and auditors Strong organizational skills with ability to work on multiple tasks concurrentlyAbility to create and effectively deliver training to all levels of the organizationMainframe, SEGA, ACIS, and DSS MicroStrategy knowledge is helpfulSAP S4/Hana knowledge helpful Preferred Qualifications LEAN immersion training preferred Actual compensation offered to a candidate may vary based on their unique qualifications and experience, internal equity, and market conditions. Final compensation decisions will be made in accordance with company policies and applicable laws. At Ahold Delhaize USA, we provide services to one of the largest portfolios of grocery companies in the nation, and we're actively seeking top talent. Our team shares a common motivation to drive change, take ownership and enable our brands to better care for their customers. We thrive on supporting great local grocery brands and their strategies. Our associates are the heartbeat of our organization. We are committed to offering a welcoming work environment where all associates can succeed and thrive. Guided by our values of courage, care, teamwork, integrity (and even a little humor), we are dedicated to being a great place to work. We believe in collaboration, curiosity, and continuous learning in all that we think, create and do. While building a culture where personal and professional growth are just as important as business growth, we invest in our people, empowering them to learn, grow and deliver at all levels of the business.