Accounts Payable Specialist

Central-Valley-Meat; Hanford (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Central Valley Meat Company is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist to join our finance team in California. The role handles invoices, payments, and intercompany reconciliations while coordinating with vendors and internal departments.

You will manage a high-volume AP email inbox, verify information, and ensure accurate payment processing. Strong attention to detail and teamwork are essential for success.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent required; some college/technical accounting training preferred.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in checking information.

Responsibilities

• Manage designated Accounts Payable Email Inbox (high daily volume).
• Retrieve, print, and match-up scanned, emailed, and/or uploaded Supplier Invoice Backup (POs, packing slips, system receivers, service reports).
• Work within different share locations and/or Accounting Systems.
• Research and resolve discrepancies between Supplier Invoices, POs, Receiving paperwork, and System Receipts, communicating with Purchasing and Suppliers as needed.
• Seek out required Invoice Approvals before inputting supplier invoices for payment.
• Process supplier check payments.
• Collaborate with related companies to ensure Intercompany balances match for both parties.
• Review and reconcile monthly vendor statements.
• Assist finance department and perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Team player

Spreadsheet proficiency

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Some college/technical accounting training

Tools

Accounting software

Spreadsheet software

Job description

Central Valley Meat Company is proud to be a family-owned company committed to supporting our communities in the Valley.SummaryWe are seeking a detail-oriented & organized Accounts Payable Specialist to join our finance team. The Accounts Payable Specialist position will be responsible for retrieving and processing invoices, assisting in the reconciliation of intercompany accounts, processing payments, communicating with vendors and employees, and performing other varying tasks as requested by Management.ResponsibilitiesManage designated Accounts Payable Email Inbox (high daily volume)Retrieve, print, and match-up scanned, emailed, and/or uploaded Supplier Invoice Backup (Purchase Orders, Packing Slips, System Receivers, and/or Service Reports)Work within different share locations and/or Accounting SystemsResearch and resolve missing information and/or pricing and/or quantity differences between Supplier Invoices, Purchase Orders, Receiving Paperwork, and/or System Receipt (will require communication with the Purchasing Department and/or Suppliers)Seek out required Invoice Approvals before inputting Supplier Invoices for PaymentProcess Supplier Check PaymentsCollaborate with related companies to ensure Intercompany balances match for both partiesReview and reconcile monthly vendor statementsAssists finance department and perform other related duties as assignedQualificationsGraduation from high school or equivalent. Some college level or technical accounting training preferred.Ability to work independently to perform tasks.Excellent attention to detail and accuracy in checking information and filing.Ability to work as part of a teamWillingness to work overtime when necessary to meet financial reporting deadlines.Demonstrate computer skills preferable spreadsheets, word processing, database and other applicable software programs.Central Valley Meat Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates are evaluated and selected based on their qualifications for the job in question. We do not base our employment decisions on employee's or applicant's citizenship, race, age, color, sex, religion, natural origin, sexual orientation, handicap, or disability, marital status, veteran status, reproductive health decision making, or any other basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law.Central Valley Meat participates in E-Verify during the hire process for all new Team Members.