Sr. Accounts Payable Specialist

Brand:

Bagel Brands is the parent company for your favorite breakfast brands, Einstein Bros. Bagels, Bruegger's Bagels, Noah's NY Bagels, and Manhattan Bagel. We believe in the bagel and how it has the unique ability to bring people together. Our team has a standard set of values and behaviors that allow us to spread a little more joy and happiness in the world. They let us laugh, smile, and enjoy each other's company a little more. These are the behaviors that guide how we work, how we treat each other, and how we treat our guests. We believe that there is no better way to make someone's day than with a warm, fresh-baked bagel and a heart-felt good morning.

POSITION MISSION

The Senior Accounts Payable (AP) Specialist plays a key role in driving the efficiency, accuracy, and strategic evolution of the Accounts Payable function. This position is responsible for overseeing complex AP activities, optimizing workflows, and ensuring strong internal controls while supporting the Company's financial health. The Senior AP Specialist will partner cross-functionally to identify improvement opportunities, implement new processes, leverage technology, and support the continuous modernization of AP operations. This role requires advanced technical expertise, sound judgment, and the ability to influence positive change across the organization.

• Location: Denver Support Center
• Department: Accounting
• Base Salary Range: $65,000-$70,000/year
• Bonus: 10% annual incentive target

Compensation is based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE, BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Lead the end-to-end processing of high-volume vendor invoices with a focus on accuracy, timeliness, and streamlined workflows.
• Review and validate invoice coding, approvals, and supporting documentation in accordance with company policies and controls.
• Perform advanced vendor account reconciliations, proactively resolve discrepancies, and troubleshoot complex issues.
• Own the preparation and execution of weekly payment cycles (checks, ACH, wire transfers), ensuring efficiency and compliance.
• Maintain and enhance vendor records, including onboarding, compliance monitoring, and continuous data quality improvement.
• Support month-end close through preparation of AP accruals, account analysis, and reporting.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for vendor escalations, fostering strong, trusted relationships.
• Assist with audits and provide necessary documentation to auditors.
• Perform other duties as necessary.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Deep expertise in AP processes, controls, and industry best practices.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (NetSuite experience a plus) and Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and recommend solutions.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Aptitude to bring our values to life by being guest-obsessed, supporting others, taking ownership and having fun.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Experience in the food and beverage, hospitality, or multi-unit operating environment.
• Familiarity with vendor contract terms, payment scheduling strategies, and discount optimization.
• Exposure to process automation tools or AP technology enhancements (e.g., OCR, workflow systems).

EDUCATION - TRAINING - EXPERIENCE

• 4-6 years of accounts payable or related accounting experience.
• Experience in a multi-location or high-volume environment preferred.
• Prior involvement in process improvement initiatives, system implementations, or AP automation projects is a plus

**Ranges reflect what employer reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for such position.

The physical demands for this position are sits, stands, bends, lifts, and moves intermittently during working hours. These physical requirements may be accomplished with or without reasonable accommodations.

The duties of this position may change from time to time. Bagel Brands reserves the right to add or delete duties and responsibilities at the discretion of the company or its managers. This job description is intended to describe the general level of work being performed. It is not intended to be all-inclusive.

Bagel Brands is committed to providing equal employment opportunity, and fair treatment in employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, gender/gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, military status or any other basis in protected by applicable federal, state and local law. Bagel Brands makes employment decisions based solely on qualifications for the position.