Manager Expense Payables - Lakeland at Publix Super Markets, Inc. in Lakeland, Florida

Job Description:

The purpose of this position is to provide direct support to the Sr. Manager Corporate Accounting, including leadership of all areas assigned in times of absence. Daily duties include management of the Repairs and Maintenance Expense, Warehouse Expense, Support Expense and other Expense Accounting departments as requested to achieve prescribed strategic, financial and operational control results. This is accomplished by participating in duties assigned by the Sr. Manager Corporate Accounting, assuring financial review of accounts as well as department activity that impacts Publix’s income statement or balance sheet while providing leadership of the associates assigned.

Responsibilities include:

• overseeing and providing all financial accounting analysis as it relates to Expense Payables areas as assigned


• leading, directing and managing the activities of the Expense Payables departments in providing performance measurement and business and accounting advisory services to the procurement areas (Facility Services, BAR, Facilities Purchasing, Construction, etc.) and corporate strategic initiative teams to enable and support information-based decision making


• mentoring and coaching the associates of Expense Payables, which comprises monthly salaried and over 30 hourly paid associates


• serving as point of contact for leadership, managing and ensuring consistent support in both strategic and regularly recurring decision-making processes for areas assigned


• gathering and compiling data to meet the information needs of the department or company initiatives

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related analytical discipline or equivalent experience 


• 8 years of relevant accounting experience including 5 years of management experience in a financial field and at least a year of experience with SAP or equivalent enterprise-wide software such as an Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system (e.g., PeopleSoft, Oracle) 


• Knowledge of Accounting Principles, Accounts Payables functions/best practices, cash flow payment term impacts and Financial Statements (Financial Acumen) 


• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Practices (GAAP), SOX, and other accounting regulations 


• Knowledge of SAP and SAP related systems (such as Business Intelligence) 


• The ability to set priorities, plan and coordinate work activities, schedule staff, and obtain and manage resources so that work objectives are accomplished on time and within budget 


• The ability to inspect, cleanse, transform and model data from various sources with the goal of discovering useful information/trends, informing conclusion and supporting decision-making 


• Analytical skills and the ability to validate data and integrate data and information into analysis 


• The ability to effectively resolve problems; identify and analyze key information from multiple sources; determine the root causes and find solutions to eliminate them; proactively anticipate potential problems and implement or modify systems to prevent their occurrence 


• The ability to manage and resolve conflict or disputes between individuals 


• Ability to understand and incorporate the Publix Strategy to educate and train associates within Expense Payables 


• Strong leadership skills to help drive projects through to implementation utilizing necessary resources and to delegate routine tasks to others and follow through to ensure work meets defined objectives 


• Project management skills to develop solutions on significant projects or problems and apply creative (innovative) thinking on strategic initiatives 


• Ability to prioritize information and tasks to accomplish the goals for the position, department and for the company.   


• Intermediate skills in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access; basic skills in PowerPoint 


• Availability to work nights, weekends, and holidays as business needs require 


• Have a valid driver's license and obtain authorization to drive a company vehicle (on or before his or her start date in the position) 

• Master’s degree in Accounting or MBA 


• 12 years of relevant accounting experience with 8 years of financial leadership experience with SAP managing a large group of accounting associates 


• Certified Public Accountant 


• Knowledge of Information Systems terms and Business Practices 


• Knowledge of Business Systems Support (BSS), I/S, Business Analysis and Reporting (BAR), Construction, Retail Operations, and Accounts Payable processes which impact Expense Payables 


• Skills in Taulia, EDI or other business area specialized software 

• Employee stock ownership plan that contributes Publix stock to associates each year at no cost


• An opportunity to purchase additional shares of our privately-held stock


• 401(k) retirement savings plan


• Group health, dental and vision plans plan


• Paid Time Off


• Paid Parental Leave


• Short- and long-term disability insurance


• Tuition reimbursement


• Free hot lunches (buffet-style) at facilities with a cafeteria


• Visit our website to see all of our benefits: Benefits - Jobs (publix.com)