Accounts Payable Manager

Interoceanic Corporation (IOC) is a family of businesses that covers several different sectors including fertilizers, industrial chemicals, logistical assets, lawn and garden business, ice melt as well as private investments. We have cultivated a solid network and have operational capacity spanning decades of domestic and international exposure. As the business has grown, so have the potential acquisition opportunities that come across our desk.  Rooted in industry traditions, our business is grounded in excellent service. The IOC family of companies is always growing. At the same time, our unique entrepreneurial spirit propels the scope of our capabilities while offering our highly valued employees the opportunity to grow, develop and showcase their individual talents

Key Responsibilities

The AP Manager is responsible for managing the Interoceanic Corporation and its subsidiaries’ accounts payable process and function in a professional and knowledgeable manner. This position ensures company policies and procedures are being adhered to as they pertain to accounts payable.

• Manage Accounts Payable operations across multiple affiliated companies and business units, ensuring consistency in policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Lead AP-related system implementations, process improvements, and ERP enhancements to increase efficiency, accuracy, and reporting capabilities.
• Coordinate cash requirements and payment planning with Treasury to support cash management and business objectives.
• Provide training and development to AP staff, including assigning work tasks and monitoring performance 
• Develop, maintain, and improve AP workflows, approval hierarchies, vendor onboarding procedures, and payment controls.
• Analyze AP metrics, payment trends, aging reports, and operational data to identify risks, improve performance of the team overall, and support management decision-making.
• Serve as a key cross-functional partner between Accounting, Logistics, Operations, Trade Execution, and Management teams.
• Support acquisitions, new entity integrations, and organizational growth initiatives by establishing AP processes, controls, and reporting structures.
• Identify opportunities for automation and standardization of AP processes across multiple business units.
• Review high-value vendor payments and escalated issues requiring management intervention.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, audit requirements, banking controls, and regulatory obligations.

Qualification Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related major
• 5+ years of progressive experience in AP / Accounting
• 3+ years in supervising an AP specialist or staff required
• Proficient in MS Office and hands-on experience with Accounting / ERP systems
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Must have strong written and verbal communication internally and externally to a variety of third parties
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills
• Capable of being an effective team member and display initiative
• In-person position 4 days a week and 1 day remote

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retirement savings plan with company match.
• Career development and training opportunities.
• Friendly and collaborative work environment.

This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee(s) incumbent in this position. Employee(s) will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform any other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments.

Interoceanic Corporation (IOC) is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status