Accounts Payable Manager

Position Summary:Wonderful Orchards is seeking an Accounts Payable Manager to support our Shafter, CA corporate operations. This position oversees the financial transactions of an organization, managing the payables functions.  This position will report to the Senior Accounting Manager and responsibilities include supervising the AP teams, ensuring accurate timely processing of invoices, and coordinating with vendors. The Accounts Payable Manager is responsible for maintaining financial records, resolving discrepancies, and implementing efficient processes to optimize cash flow. Strong leadership skills, attention to detail, and a comprehensive understanding of accounting principles are essential for success in this role. The position requires the ability to work independently and multi-task while meeting deadlines.  This is a hands-on management position that is directly responsible for all AP functions and will require active participation in the processes.Responsibilities include but are not limited to the following:Manages the AP functions to ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting policies.Handle sensitive information in a confidential manner.Reviews and evaluate the AP registers to validate charges and ensure timely and accurate payments.Designs and implements standards policies and procedures to ensure accurate and compliant financial records.Audits methods and procedures of the accounts payable and receivable functions to improve efficiency.Manages a staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs.Manage the monthly closing process and ensure an accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and year-end close.Assist with coordinating the external annual audit including the preparation of various audit schedules related to the department.Responsible for monthly account reconciliations as needed.Work closely with sister companies to ensure monthly and quarterly AP balance confirmations are aligned.Participate in process improvement projects.Work with accounting team to develop and implement best practices related to accounting process and controls.Responsible for ad-hoc requests related to the accounting team.Mentor and develop staff and strengthen the AP accounting team at Wonderful Orchards.Review and approve all AP processes and develop improvements for policies, procedures, and processes.  Work with internal groups on automation were deemed appropriate.Responsible for annual 1099 process and filings with IRSPerform other duties as assigned.