Accounts Payable Supervisor
Bakersfield, CA - USA
Job Summary
About Our Client
Our client is a well-established leader in food production serving as a major grower packer processor and shipper of fresh produce and premium natural ingredients for the food and beverage industry. Headquartered in California the company has a proud history dating back over a century. Known for high-quality products available at major retailers across North America they are committed to operational excellence integrity and sustainable practices in a fast-paced farming and manufacturing environment.
What They Bring to the Table
Our client offers a stable and impactful leadership role in a respected long-standing food production company with competitive compensation comprehensive benefits and a collaborative culture that values accuracy teamwork and professional growth.
- Competitive salary commensurate with experience
- Comprehensive benefits package including medical dental and vision coverage
- 401(k) plan with company match
- Generous paid time off and paid holidays
- Professional development and training opportunities
- Supportive team-oriented culture with emphasis on collaboration respect and long-term stability
What You Bring to the Table
We are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Supervisor with 35 years of full-cycle Accounts Payable experience strong knowledge of 3-way match processes excellent Excel skills and proven ability to lead and support a team. Youll oversee daily AP operations manage high-volume invoice processing (including farming operations raw materials packaging freight and services) ensure accurate reconciliations and payments mentor AP staff and drive process improvements in a dynamic agricultural and manufacturing setting.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead day-to-day Accounts Payable activities including processing high-volume invoices for farming operations raw materials packaging freight and services
- Manage weekly check runs perform reconciliations and review and resolve 3-way match exceptions
- Prepare AP accruals monthly account reconciliations KPI reports and support month-end close processes
- Provide guidance training and mentoring to AP Specialists while acting as the primary escalation point for internal departments and vendors
- Collaborate with Procurement Operations Receiving and Treasury teams to resolve vendor discrepancies and improve workflow efficiency
- Support audits ensure compliance with company policies and internal controls and identify opportunities for process improvements and automation
This is an excellent opportunity to join a respected leader in food production where your Accounts Payable expertise and leadership skills will play a critical role in maintaining financial accuracy and operational efficiency. Youll work in a collaborative values-driven environment that prioritizes teamwork professional development and long-term career stability.