Accounts Payable Manager bei Nissin Foods (USA) Co., Inc.

Position Summary:  

Are you a detail-driven finance professional with a passion for process excellence and team leadership? Join us as our Accounts Payable Manager and take the lead in transforming how we manage vendor relationships, streamline payments, and support our company’s financial health. This is more than just a back-office role — it’s a strategic position that keeps our operations running smoothly and our partners paid on time.

Responsibilities and Essential Functions:

• Supervise, mentor, and evaluate a team of three AP professionals, ensuring high performance and professional development.
• Oversee the end-to-end accounts payable process, including invoice processing, payment approvals, and vendor management.
• Manage and maintain strong vendor relationships, including onboarding, ongoing communication, and resolution of payment or account issues. Negotiate payment terms, monitor vendor performance, and ensure timely, accurate payments to support business operations.
• Ensure compliance with all tax regulations, including accurate preparation and timely filing of 1099 forms and other required tax documents related to vendor payments.
• Ensure all projects, budgets, new vendors, and expenses are fully documented and approved via approval workflow in compliance with company policy and regulatory standards.
• Ensure accurate and timely payments, through multiple platforms (Concur, TMS, Business Central, Kintone, and others). 
• Collaborate closely with supply chain, logistics, manufacturing, and other departments to support seamless operations, timely payments to suppliers, and efficient resolution of issues affecting procurement, production, and company-wide initiatives.
• Manage monthly closing activities, including reconciliations, accruals, and reporting for AP.
• Prepare and analyze AP reports, cash flow forecasts, and outstanding payables summaries for management.
• Support and coordinate internal and external audits, ensuring compliance with company policies and regulatory requirements.
• Implement and maintain process improvements, leveraging automation and best practices to optimize AP operations.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and company policies.
• Collaborate with other departments to resolve payment and invoice discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate records and documentation for all AP activities, ensuring readiness for audits and reporting.

Qualifications, Skills and Education:

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive experience in accounts payable or related finance roles,
• 2+ years supervisory experience

Preferred Qualifications:

• CAPP certification or similar credentials.
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems and AP automation tools.
• Strong Excel and reporting skills.
• Deep understanding of accounting principles, tax regulations, and audit processes.
• A proactive mindset and a passion for continuous improvement.

About Us:

It started with the inspiration of the creator of instant noodles, founder Momofuku Ando, in 1958. Since we entered the U.S. in 1970, our flagship brands, Cup Noodles, and Top Ramen have maintained a firm foothold in U.S. pop culture. We invite you to join Team Nissin to support this legacy of innovation and to deliver noodle happiness to consumers, employees, partners, and the community in a meaningful and sustainable way. Let’s evolve how people think about instant ramen as you discover opportunities for professional growth while being part of this $4 billion global company built from a simple block of noodles.

Nissin Foods (USA) Co., Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, or sex including sexual orientation and gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran Status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. As a federal contractor, Nissin Foods participates in the federal government’s E-Verify program, which confirms employment authorization of all newly hired employees through an electronic database maintained by the Social Security Administration and Department of Homeland Security. The E-Verify process may be completed in conjunction with the Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification to check the work authorization status of persons who have been offered employment at Nissin Foods. E-Verify is not used as a tool to pre-screen candidates. For up-to-date information on E-Verify, go to www.uscis.gov. 

If you are a qualified individual with a disability or a disabled veteran, you have the right to request an accommodation if you are unable or limited in your ability to use or access our career center as a result of your disability. To request accommodation, contact Nissin Foods (USA) Co., Inc. Human Resources.