Accounts Payable Manager in La Crosse, Wisconsin at City Brewing Co

City Brewing Company – Who We Are

City Brewing & Beverage is a leading U.S. co-manufacturer for top beverage brands. With more than 25 years of experience and state-of-the-art high scale and high volume facilities, we have the ability to produce a diverse portfolio of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. We foster a collaborative, growth-focused workplace where employees are empowered to learn, lead, and make an impact while helping shape the future of the beverage industry.

Job Summary

City Brewery's Accounts Payable Manager directs the accounts payable function ensuring all transactions are processed accurately, timely, and in compliance with all relevant company policies and GAAP standards. This individual will lead a team of accounts payable coordinators who are collectively responsible for full-cycle invoice processing, payment runs, vendor account management, and resolution of invoice and payment discrepancies. The Accounts Payable Manager also supervises the month-end close activities for the accounts payable function, including accruals and account reconciliations, maintains strong internal controls over disbursements, and partners with Purchasing, Receiving, and plant leadership to drive process improvements across the procure-to-pay cycle. This role will also review City's current A/P process map to evaluate areas of opportunity and implement any related changes.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Manages the full-cycle accounts payable process, including invoice receipt, coding, approval routing, and timely payment of vendor obligations
• Modernizes A/P workflows by implementing ERP modules and identifying automation opportunities
• Leads, trains, and develops a team of accounts payable coordinators, setting clear performance goals and conducting regular performance reviews
• Ensures accurate and timely processing of vendor invoices, employee expense reports, and payment runs (check, ACH, and wire)
• Maintains vendor master data and manages vendor relationships, researching and resolving invoice discrepancies and payment inquiries
• Oversees the month-end close process for accounts payable, including accruals, account reconciliations, and related reporting
• Administer and oversee annual 1099 reporting process, including vendor classification review, compliance validation, and timely filing
• Collaborate with other departments to streamline processes and improve efficiency
• Monitors internal controls over disbursements in accordance with corporate policy to safeguard company assets against fraud, theft, and mitigate other financial risks
• Identifies and implements process improvements and automation opportunities to increase the efficiency and accuracy of the accounts payable function
• Monitor KPIs (invoice processing time, days payable outstanding, exception rates)

Minimum Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 5+ years of accounts payable experience, including full-cycle AP in a high-volume environment
• 3+ years of experience managing and coaching a team
• Manufacturing/operational accounting experience within a complex industry
• Experience improving AP processes, implementing ERP systems, and using automation tools
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, and accounts payable best practices
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems, preferred
• Advanced MS Suite capabilities, especially Excel and PowerPoint
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

City Brewery is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all applicants will be considered without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.