Supervisor, Accounts Payable

SUNKIST GROWERS LLC•Santa Clarita, CA

52d•$31 - $38

About The Position

Responsible for supervising the accounts payable cycle, ensuring accurate and timely processing of invoices, payments, vendor reconciliations, and reporting while maintaining organized records and compliance with accounting standards. This role partners closely with the Sr. Accounting Manager and provides day‑to‑day leadership to accounts payable clerks, guiding workflow, training, and problem‑solving to support efficient operations.

Requirements

Five years’ experience in accounts payable experience.
Three years of supervisory experience
Minimum High School Diploma, GED
Ability to resolve issues encountered during the full cycle accounts payable process.
Possesses excellent interpersonal, teamwork, and communication skills, including ability to effectively communicate with internal and external customers.
Possesses strong administrative writing skills and excellent verbal communication skills are essential.
Ability to work independently and carry out assignments to completion within parameter of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.
Ability to organize and prioritize own work; reprioritize continuously throughout the day or week as needed.
Possesses strong computer skills and be proficient in MS Office, Word, Excel, and Outlook; ability to operate standard office equipment.
Ability to use logic, critical thinking and problem solving skills to solve invoicing problems and account reconciliations.
Ability to add subtract, multiply, divide and to record, balance, and check results for accuracy.
Ability to work individually and in a team for the purpose of collaborating and completing projects.

Responsibilities

Oversees all accounts payable functions: matching, batching, coding, entering, posting, and validating interfaced batches in ERP systems, Microsoft Navision and SAP.
Direct payment processing of all rents, leases, corporate travel reimbursements and corporate credit cards.
Schedule payment runs (ACH/Wire/ Check) according to due date and ensure all prompt-pay discounts are taken.
Identify and obtain credits due from vendors.
Monitor vendor accounts to ensure timely payment and reconciles vendor statements.
Prepare month-end and year-end reports for assigned accounts payable account reconciliations.
Research and resolve complex invoice discrepancies.
Communicate with vendors to resolve accounts payable issues and reconcile statements in order to avoid hold issues.
Review the Open Purchase Order report weekly to ensure timely invoice processing.
Plan, direct, coordinate, and review the workflow of accounts payable staff; coordinating work activities, projects, and programs.
Review and evaluate work products, methods, and procedures; meet with staff to identify and resolve problems.
Coach, train, and cross-train team members (including offshore staff) to ensure continuity, scalability, and adherence to standardized procedures.
Ensure work quality and accuracy and oversee the maintenance and data collection of appropriate accounting records.
Ensure all written procedures are accurate, complete, and kept up to date, including assisting staff in drafting and maintaining their procedures.
Provide analytical support for departmental special projects.
Participates in system testing and implementation.
Perform other related duties as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.
Performs ad-hoc reporting based on needs of department heads and outside audit team