Accounts Payable Supervisor

About the role

Sunkist Growers is a grower-owned agricultural cooperative with over 130 years of history. We are seeking an experienced Supervisor, Accounts Payable to lead our Accounts Payable team. This role oversees the full accounts payable cycle, ensuring timely and accurate payment processing, compliance with accounting standards, and exceptional service to both internal and external stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the day-to-day operations of the Accounts Payable department, ensuring invoices are processed accurately and on time.
• Oversee invoice matching, batching, coding, posting, and validation within Microsoft Navision and SAP.
• Manage payment processing, including ACH, wire transfers, checks, corporate credit cards, travel reimbursements, leases, and rent payments.
• Schedule payment runs to maximize prompt-pay discounts and maintain strong vendor relationships.
• Monitor vendor accounts, reconcile statements, resolve discrepancies, and secure available vendor credits.
• Prepare month-end and year-end account reconciliations and support financial reporting.
• Research and resolve complex invoice and payment issues.
• Review open purchase orders to ensure timely invoice processing.
• Lead, coach, mentor, and cross-train Accounts Payable team members, including offshore support staff.
• Evaluate workflows, identify process improvements, and ensure compliance with company policies and accounting procedures.
• Maintain accurate documentation and written procedures for departmental processes.
• Participate in ERP system implementations, upgrades, and testing.
• Provide analytical support, ad hoc reporting, and assistance during internal and external audits.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the Accounting department.

Requirements

• A high school diploma or GED, with additional accounting coursework or an associate's degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of full-cycle Accounts Payable experience.
• Minimum 3 years of supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Experience working in ERP systems such as Microsoft Navision and SAP.
• Strong knowledge of accounts payable processes, reconciliations, and vendor management.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to build positive relationships across the organization.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
• Proven ability to coach, develop, and motivate a team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Additional accounting coursework or an associate's degree.
• 5+ years of full-cycle Accounts Payable experience.
• 3+ years of supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Experience with ERP systems such as Microsoft Navision and SAP.
• Strong knowledge of accounts payable processes, reconciliations, and vendor management.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to coach, develop, and motivate a team.

Skills

• Accounts Payable Process Expertise
• ERP Systems Proficiency (Microsoft Navision, SAP)
• Vendor Management
• Financial Reporting and Analysis
• Team Leadership and Development
• Problem Solving and Analytical Skills
• Communication and Relationship Building
• Microsoft Office Suite (Excel)

Benefits

Details about benefits will be provided in the interview process.

Pay

Actual salary/hourly wages rates are determined upon a variety of factors such as level of experience, skill, education and/or certifications; location and position pay range; and organizational internal equity factors.

Schedule

Details about the schedule will be provided in the interview process.