AP & Import Compliance Manager

ABOUT BEALLS INC.

If you're seeking a career with a company that encourages authenticity, rewards innovation and provides stability and work/life harmony, then Bealls Inc. is the place for you! At Bealls Inc., our associates have a shared responsibility to each other that has fueled our considerable retail industry success. Here you'll find a blend of tenured associates with deep company knowledge working alongside talents from national and international retailers, various industries, and recent graduates, all united by a shared vision.

WHO WE ARE:

• We are a group of passionate people who utilize our unique talents to help our guests outfit their families for less.
• We strive to hire and develop talented and diverse associates by fostering a culture of inclusion, respect and authenticity that benefits from and thrives on a wide range of skills, styles, backgrounds and experiences.
• We believe we are better when we work together, leveraging collaboration and relationships throughout our organization and the broader retail industry to help accomplish our goals.
• We are continuously pursuing solutions that address environmental impact and advance sustainable practices, while strengthening relationships with our communities, our associates, and our industry partners.
• We are guided by Bealls Inc. company values: Acceptance, Accountability, Authenticity, Compassion, Empowerment, Openness, and Transparency.

WHY JOIN BEALLS INC.:

• Location : Our corporate offices are in beautiful and sunny Bradenton, FL. We offer corporate associates the flexibility of hybrid work schedules, with variations by department.
• Stability: We are a financially strong, multi-billion-dollar, growing organization that has been around for nearly 110 years! We have over 650 retail stores across 22 states under bealls, Bealls Florida, and Home Centric store brands, along with 50 exclusive brands in our stores!
• Benefits: We provide weekly pay and comprehensive benefits, health and wellness perks including paid time off and retirement saving plans because associate well-being is a priority.
• Growth: We focus on cultivating internal talent and educating new members of the organization through numerous training programs and learning tools. This is accomplished through continuous professional development at all levels in the classroom, in the field and on the job.
• Connection: Surround yourself with others who find purpose, passion, and fulfillment in their work, with an organization that believes in making communities safer and healthier for generations to come.

Learn even more at www.beallsinc.com/beallsinc/careers

AP & Import Compliance Manager

Function:

• To effectively manage timely and accurate disbursements to vendors for goods and services received or incurred by the Company. Ensure proper internal controls are maintained over all AP transactions. Analyze and interpret financial data and recommend changes to improve current Accounts Payable systems and performance. Design and implement approved Accounts Payable objectives and system enhancements. Assist DVP Accounts Payable with other various functions.

Interaction:

• The Accounts Payable & Import Compliance Manager reports directly to the DVP AP & Administrative Services.
• The Accounts Payable & Import Compliance Manager interacts with the Finance Managers, most frequently with the Finance Systems Manager, the Treasurer, the Accounting Manager and the Internal Audit Manager.
• The Accounts Payable & Import Compliance Manager also frequently interacts with the Chief Financial Officer, Beall's, Inc. President and staff, Beall's senior management and staff
• The Accounts Payable & Import Compliance Manager also interacts with various people throughout the company, including Store, Corporate Center and Distribution Center personnel.
• Summary of Duties and Responsibilities:
• The Accounts Payable & Imports Compliance Manager must perform all tasks involved with the following responsibilities:
• Accounts Payable Invoice and Payment Processing
• To effectively manage timely and accurate disbursements to vendors for goods and services received or incurred by the Company.

Vendor Relations

• Resolve all issues, with the assistance of the Vendor Relations Supervisor and staff, related to vendor disputes.
• Management Reporting
• Provide relevant information to various Company personnel on an ad hoc basis. This includes creating Excel, Access and/or Word documents that concisely summarize the requested information.
• Prepare documents that summarize all relevant information to Senior Management on a monthly and quarterly basis.
• Systems, Internal Controls and Process Improvements
• Work directly with the Finance Systems Manager to design, test, and implement all systems related objectives and projects.
• Ensure policies and procedures and related internal controls are effective and are reviewed and updated as needed.
• Responsible for analyzing all current AP processes, identifying beneficial changes to the process, and implementing well thought-out and thoroughly tested changes to the process.

Account Reconciliations and Audits

• Prepare and/or review detailed monthly reconciliations of asset and liability accounts related to AP.
• Responsible for multiple functions related to the Financial Audit and Accounts Payable Recovery Audit.
• Import Accounting & Compliance
• Company Point of Contact - serve as primary interface with U.S. government regulatory agencies on import related issues.
• Ensure US import/export regulatory compliance and compliance with Beall's Corporate guidelines.
• Manage Customs Brokers, freight forwarders, C-TPAT, ISA, ACE, ISF, self-filing, Customs Bonds, recordkeeping and other regulatory requirements.

Other

• Prepare, review and update detailed and comprehensive policies and procedures for the department. Analyze existing processes and recommend improvements to enhance the process.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Develop and reward the following culture within the Accounts Payable Department: (i) customer service, (ii) continuing process improvement, (iii) building effective working relationships with people outside the department, and (iv) personal responsibility for the integrity of all work.
• Manage all processing functions of a staff of at least twenty.
• Responsible for all other managerial functions related to the Accounts Payable staff.

Qualifications:

• Knowledge and skill requirements are normally acquired through a combination of the completion of a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance, three to five years of Accounting experience, and two to four years of Process Improvement experience. CPA a plus.
• Five or more years import experience including customs regulations and international trade or knowledge of U.S. trade laws and regulations of U.S. Customs and Border Protection, C-TPAT, ISA and other CBP security initiatives. In-depth knowledge of HTS classification, import valuations, assists and special trade programs a plus.
• Must possess excellent verbal and written communication skills and must have prior management experience.
• Must also have a strong Internal Control background and experience designing and implementing systems.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite, including Excel, Access, Word, and Power Point. Experience with AS/400 system and Oracle Fusion a plus.

When it comes to finding the right fit, we know there is a lot to consider. Our recruiters are here to help you discover the career fit you're looking for. Thank you again for your interest in Bealls Inc. and we look forward to hearing from you!

For more information, check out:

www.beallsinc.com

www.bealls.com

www.beallsflorida.com

www.homecentric.com