Nordic Ware · 1 week ago
Accounts Payable Lead
St Louis Park, MN
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$25/hr - $29/hr
3+ years expNordic Ware is a leading manufacturer of high quality and innovative kitchenware products. As the Accounts Payable Lead, you will oversee the daily operations of the AP function, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices and vendor payments while driving process improvements and leveraging technology.
Consumer GoodsE-CommerceRetail
Responsibilities
Ensure timely and accurate processing of invoices, expense reports, and vendor payments
Review and approve payment runs, reconciliations, and journal entries
Process annual 1099 forms and distribute to vendors and tax authorities for tax compliance as required
Resolve vendor inquiries and discrepancies in a professional and timely manner
Assist in preparing and recording cash deposits from the retail store
Participate in the hiring, training and mentoring of accounts payable staff using established standard operating procedures (SOPs) and processes
Foster positive employee relations by working with the manager to recognize achievements, address complaints, resolve issues, and promote a safe work environment
Support ongoing digitization and modernization of our department
Maintain compliance with internal controls, company policies, and applicable regulations
Participate in developing and monitoring key metrics and prepare reports for management on AP performance
Collaborate with other employees in Finance and Accounting, Purchasing, and other departments to streamline processes
Maintain in-depth working knowledge of company systems and processes
Stay current on accounts payables and leadership procedures and practices
Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities
Perform other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High school diploma or GED required
3+ years of Accounts Payable experience
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities at one time
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
Strong computer skills required (MS Word, Excel, Teams, Outlook, etc.)
Experience with Epicor or a similar ERP or accounting system required
Ability to work independently and adapt to changing circumstances
Preferred
Relevant college degree preferred
1+ years of formal or informal leadership experience in an Accounting function preferred
Experience participating in the hiring, training and development of a high-performing team
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Vision
Health and Wellness Programs (including onsite Pickleball and Yoga, HSA with employer contributions and the new Nice Healthcare)
Short and Long-Term Disability
Basic Life and AD&D
Voluntary Life
Dependent Care FSA
Legal Plan Coverage
Paid Time Off
PTO buy and sell opportunity
Paid Holidays
401(k) Match
Career Development including Tuition Reimbursement
Generous Employee Discount
Performance Based Pay
Weekly Paychecks
Company
Nordic Ware
Nordic Ware is a consumer goods company that offers Nordic ware products.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Dave Hopkins
CFO
Recent News
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2025-09-25
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