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Position Summary:
The Vendor Receivables Supervisor oversees the day-to-day operations of the Vendor Receivables team, ensuring timely and accurate processing of vendor income and payments. Leads and mentors a team of Vendor Receivables Analysts, fostering a culture of continuous improvement, and ensuring the team adheres to company policies and compliance standards. Plays a key role in maintaining vendor relationships, resolving complex issues, and driving operational efficiencies, and focuses on optimizing processes and enhancing the overall performance of the vendor receivables function.
What you will do:
Supervises and supports a team of Vendor Receivables Analysts to ensure timely and accurate invoice and payment processing.
Oversees daily operations, ensuring efficient workflows and adherence to KPIs.
Identifies process inefficiencies and leads initiatives to streamline operations, enhance accuracy, and improve productivity.
Serves as the primary escalation point for complex vendor disputes or payment issues.
Prepares and analyzes vendor receivables reports to ensure alignment with financial goals and timely reconciliation.
Collaborates cross-functionally with internal teams and vendors to resolve issues, improve processes, and strengthen vendor relationships.
Ensures adherence to financial controls, policies, and regulations while managing risks associated with vendor receivables.
Provides ongoing coaching and training to develop team members’ skills and capabilities.
Participate in the recruitment process by interviewing and hiring new team members to meet department needs.
Performs other duties 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 will bring to the table:
You bring 3 or more years of expertise in accounts receivable, vendor income management, or financial operations.
A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
You have at least 1 year of dedicated supervisory experience or a proven track record of leading successful process improvement initiatives.
Proven ability to lead and motivate teams while resolving internal or vendor conflicts.
Advanced Excel (pivots, v-lookups) and ERP experience (SAP preferred) to manage vendor receivables.
Strong understanding of accounting principles and data-driven decision-making.
Excellent verbal and written skills with a high degree of accuracy in managing financial accounts.
Highly organized and flexible to meet deadlines within a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
Expertise in identifying bottlenecks and driving efficiencies to improve accuracy.
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.