Accounts Payable Manager

Promise Confections

Pittsburgh, PA (Hybrid: 3 days in-office, 2 days remote)

Position Type: Full-Time

At Promise Confections. We’re passionate about crafting delicious, high-quality candies that bring joy to everyone who tastes them. Located in the heart of Pittsburgh, our team thrives in a lively, collaborative environment where creativity, teamwork, and a love for sweet things come together. We are looking for enthusiastic individuals who are excited to contribute to our growing candy brand and help spread happiness one treat at a time. As part of the crew, you’ll enjoy hand-on experience with unique confections, opportunities to innovate with flavors and designs and a workplace that celebrates both playfulness and professional growth. If you’re eager to join a fun, flavor-filled company where your ideas matter and your passion for sweets shine, Promise Confections is the perfect place for you!

Job Summary

As an Accounts Payable Manager, you will be responsible for compiling critical accounts payable information and working across functions to provide support including Operations, Supply Chain and Commercial to ensure coordinated communication with vendors regarding payments and other matters.

Job Requirements

Experience Required: minimum of 3 years in accounting or related field, with emphasis in Account Payable and vendor management
Education Required: minimum associate degree in accounting, Finance or business-related field

Essential Functions

Review and process vendor invoices or credit memos in an accurate and timely manner
Work to automate and streamline the procure-to-pay process leveraging technology where feasible
Work closely with Treasurer to optimize deployment of cash across vendor base
Maintain an organized electronic filing system of documentation
Utilize existing ERP systems
Assist other Team Members in the department from time to time, as needed, to ensure efficient operation of the department
Prepare and distribute supplemental reporting to the financial statements monthly for management or as needed
Provide accounting support to Supply Chain, Operations, & Management teams
Assist external auditors in the quarterly and annual audit process as requested

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Proficient in Microsoft Office and experience with various ERP such as Business Central, Great Plains, Quick Books
Self-directed and proactive with a propensity to problem solve and simplify
High sense of urgency with excellent time management skills
Outstanding interpersonal skills with the ability to work collaboratively with others
Excellent communication skills with a high level of attention to detail
Self-motivated with a positive attitude
Integrity beyond reproach

Benefits

Competitive base salary commensurate with experience and bonus plan based on business performance. Comprehensive benefits include health, dental, vision, and life insurance. Retirement savings plan with company match.

About Promise Confections

At Promise Confections, we take immense pride in being an award-winning manufacturer of everyday chocolate and confectionery products. Our commitment is to continually challenge the norms of traditional confectionery, pushing boundaries to deliver exceptional experiences. Comprising Edward Marc Brands, Seattle Gourmet Foods, Pearson’s Candy Co., and Annabelle Candy Co., we boast a diverse range of capabilities including panning, enrobing, extruding, clusters, barks, brittles, gummies and breath mint/sour candy tableting. With our extensive reach, servicing major retailers and offering private label and contract manufacturing services, we stand as emerging industry disrupters in confectionery. Check out our brands by visiting: promiseconfections.com

Promise Confections is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides fair and equal employment opportunity to all employees and applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other protected status prohibited under Federal, State, or local laws. All employment decisions are based on valid job‐related requirements.