AP Specialist

Foster Farms • Livingston, CA

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The AP Specialist will be responsible for researching and resolving invoice discrepancies, working with vendors to resolve credit holds, and reconciling GR/IR. This role involves managing vendor statements, minimizing aged and parked invoices, and maintaining communication with vendors and the Sourcing Team regarding payments and issue resolution. The specialist will also be responsible for updating and distributing a weekly parked document report and undertaking special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• High school diploma and at least 1 year of accounting experience required
• Computer skills (SAP, Excel, and Outlook)
• Good organizational abilities, detail oriented
• Good verbal and written communication, strong interpersonal skills
• Ten-key by touch
• Ability to work well independently and be self-motivated and have good attitude
• Ability to work under pressure with high volume

Nice To Haves

• Accounts Payable knowledge preferred
• Accounting background or mathematical aptitude desirable

Responsibilities

• Research and resolve invoice discrepancies both internally (Sourcing and Operations Team Members) and externally for assigned vendors
• Resolve vendor credit holds immediately
• Reconcile GR/IR (goods receipts/invoice receipts)
• Work off vendor statements to identify open invoices; keep aged, parked invoices to minimal
• Communicate with vendors on payment and corrective actions with issues causing invoices to be paid timely
• Maintain good communication/relationship with Sourcing Team as well as vendors
• Update and distribute the weekly parked document report
• Special projects as assigned

Benefits

• This is a high-impact opportunity to shape the future of maintenance and reliability at a leading food company, directly supporting our mission, vision, and values.
• You will play a critical role in delivering safe, high-quality food and great moments for millions of families.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED