Primal Pet Group

AP Lead

Finance - Grand Prarie, TX - Full Time

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Primal Pet Group is a leading manufacturer of raw and gently prepared foods, treats, chews, and supplements for pets. The company is committed to giving dogs and cats the life they deserve by rethinking what they eat and offering innovative solutions that are built with purpose and backed by research.

The premium portfolio of brands includes Primal Pet Foods (primalpetfoods.com), which pioneered the raw and fresh pet food category, and Himalayan Pet Supply (www.himalayan.pet), which is known for creating the original Himalayan Dog Chew and establishing a new category of dog chews in the United States. The Primal Pet Group portfolio also includes Primal Pets Health Supplements (primalpets.com) and EcoKind Treats & Chews (ecokindpettreats.com).

Primal Pet Group company operates state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in California, Colorado, Texas, and Washington, and is focused on using production processes that best retain the natural nutrition of quality ingredients.


JOB SUMMARY

The Accounts Payable Lead will be responsible for directing the combined payables function for the Texas, Colorado, and California operations. The Lead will manage the flow of paperwork between the plants, shared services center, and our suppliers. The Lead will also help develop, manage, and maintain, payables related policies and procedures for effective and efficient payables processing. This position will be based out of our Grand Prarie, TX office on a hybrid office/home schedule 1 day a week.
 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Assist the controller in writing effective procedures to process the inventory and expense-related payables.
  • Match, process, and pay all payables according to standard 3-way match verification procedures.
  • Properly GL code and verify all expense and non-inventory related payables.
  • Process travel-related expenses through Concur and assist with the reconciliation of corporate credit card accounts.
  • Secure the proper approvals for all payments through PO verification and/or signature approvals.
  • Maintain the vendor master for accurate data and reporting requirements.
  • Assist in preparing and presenting the weekly check run for payment selection and approval from senior management.
  • Assist in the preparation of a weekly forecast to project payables related cash needs.
  • Maintain and reconcile payables related G/L accounts.
  • Reconcile vendor statements for past due invoices and open credits.
  • Communicate with vendors on payment and invoice related issues.
  • Review/Refine current record retention policies and implement new procedures where necessary.
  • Support any month-end related activities (e.g. payables related journal entries and reconciliations).
  • Participate and support local plant controllers with periodic physical inventories.
  • Responsible for the accurate and timely processing of all 1099 activities.
  • Assist and support outside financial and bank related audits.
  • Other duties as assigned.
 

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
 
  • High school diploma or equivalency required. Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting preferred.
  • A minimum of five to seven years experience in accounts payable in a fast-paced office environment in a small to medium-sized organization.
  • CPG and/or food manufacturing experience preferred.
  • Experience with MS Dynamics 365 Business Central preferred.
  • Proficient in MS Office Suite, with intermediate knowledge of Excel including VLOOKUP, pivot tables, etc.
  • Broad experience with other software and financial systems.
  • Ability to prioritize and follow-through to achieve results and meet deadlines to meet the needs of the business.
 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

  • This job has supervisory responsibilities.
Why join the Primal Pack?
Primal offers great benefits and perks such as:
  • 401k with Company match up to 4%
  • Paid vacation and sick hours.
  • Paid company holidays, 8 per year.
  • Low-cost medical insurance
  • Competitive dental, vision, and supplemental insurance. Plus, discounted pet insurance!
  • Internal Career opportunities, training, and much more!

Primal Pet Group is a Drug Free Workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Please review our Employment Privacy Policy here: https://primalpetfoods.com/pages/employee-privacy-policy. By submitting an application with us, you acknowledge that you have read and understand this policy.

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