Accounts Payable Clerk

S Wfoods; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental and Vision insurance

Birthday holiday

Vacation and PTO

401(K) with company match

Employee grocery discounts

Job summary

S&W Foods in Baton Rouge, LA is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Clerk to ensure timely and accurate vendor payments and support overall financial operations.

The role requires 2+ years AP experience, strong Excel skills, solid accounting understanding, and excellent written and spoken English. This is a full-time position with competitive benefits in a family‑owned environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of accounts payable experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong understanding of basic accounting principles.
• Accurate data entry with a keen eye for detail and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and spoken English for communication with vendors and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Receive, verify, and process invoices and requisitions; manage AP payments.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly AP reports and statements.
• Coordinate ACH processing and packet preparation for staff accountant.
• Assist AP Manager on special projects and act as backup when needed.
• Maintain payable records and filing, both electronic and physical.
• Provide courteous service when communicating with vendors and internal stakeholders.

Skills

Excel proficiency

Data entry accuracy

Accounting knowledge

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma

Job description

We are looking for a detailed-oriented Accounts Payable Clerk to join our growing team. In this role, you will ensure accurate and timely payable remittances to our valued vendors while supporting the overall strength of our financial operations.

What You’ll Do as an Accounts Payable Clerk for S&W Foods

• Invoicing & Payments: Receive, verify, and process invoices and requisitions for goods and services. Process AP inventory payments efficiently via credit cards.
• Reporting & Statements: Utilize computer programs to process daily A/P statements and reports. Prepare comprehensive daily, weekly, and monthly reports.
• ACH Processing: Act as the primary point of contact for AP ACHs and prepare organized ACH packets for the Staff Accountant.
• Team Collaboration: Work alongside the AP Manager on special projects and daily duties. Step up to act as a backup for the AP Manager when needed.
• Clerical Support: Perform a variety of accounting tasks to maintain payable records, including digital and physical filing.
• Relationship Management: Maintain professional, courteous customer service when communicating with visitors, clients, and vendors.

What Success Looks Like!

• Experience: 2+ years of dedicated Accounts Payable (A/P) experience (an equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered).
• Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and a strong general understanding of accounting principles and practices.
• Analytical Mindset: Exceptional data entry accuracy, strong analytical capabilities, and sharp problem-solving skills.
• Soft Skills: High level of discretion when handling confidential material, combined with excellent communication skills in written and spoken English.
• Time Management: Proven ability to multitask, prioritize tasks, and meet tight deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Education & Physical Demands

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Environment: Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Physical Capability: Ability to lift up to 15 pounds occasionally.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

This role involves prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. You must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times. This is a full-time position that requires you to work in the office, Monday through Friday.

At S&W Foods, we believe that taking care of our team is just as important as taking care of our customers. We are proud to offer a competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, well-being, and long-term financial security. Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Plans
• Dental and Vision Insurance
• An annual Birthday holiday!
• Vacation and Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(K) Plan with company matching
• Employee Grocery Discounts

About S&W Foods

We are on the move! As the region's premier independent foodservice supplier, we combine a high-standard, professional work environment with the heart of a family-owned business. We proudly live by our core values every single day: Faith & Family, Genuine, and Our Promise. If you are looking for a collaborative team that treats each other with mutual respect and thrives on delivering excellence, you belong here!

We are an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are based on business needs and individual qualifications without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, family medical history or genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital status, past or present military service, family or parental status, or any other status protected by law.

S&W Wholesale Foods LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, maintaining a drug-free workplace, and complies fully with ADA regulations as applicable