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Job Description: Senior Accounts Payable Coordinator
Department: Finance / Accounting
Reports To: Sr. Director Finance/Accounting
Employment Type: Full-Time
About Island Way Sorbet
Island Way Sorbet is a premium frozen dessert company known for crafting all-natural sorbets served in real fruit shells, delivering a unique and refreshing experience inspired by tropical flavors. Our products are distributed across retail, food service, and club channels, bringing a taste of the islands to customers around the world. We are a fast-growing entrepreneurial organization that values quality, creativity, and operational excellence, with a strong commitment to delivering exceptional products and building lasting relationships with our partners.
Position Summary
We are seeking a highly experienced and detail-oriented Accounts Payable Coordinator to join our Finance & Accounting team. This is a senior-level role responsible for managing the full-cycle accounts payable process, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with company policies. The ideal candidate brings strong analytical skills, a process improvement mindset, and the ability to operate independently in a fast-paced environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee and manage the full-cycle accounts payable process, including invoice review, coding, approvals, and payment processing
- Ensure timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices and expense reports
- Maintain and reconcile vendor accounts; resolve discrepancies and inquiries professionally
- Prepare and execute weekly payment runs (ACH, wire, checks)
- Monitor cash flow requirements related to AP and support forecasting efforts
- Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with company policies and audit requirements
- Assist with month-end and year-end close processes, including accruals and reporting
- Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors and internal stakeholders
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and help implement efficiencies and automation
- Support audits by providing required documentation and reports
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field
- 5 years of progressive accounts payable experience (senior-level preferred)
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and AP best practices
- Experience with ERP/accounting systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP, QuickBooks, or similar)
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- Exceptional attention to detail and organizational skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills
- Experience in manufacturing, CPG, or food/beverage environment is a plus
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package
- Opportunity to work with a growing, dynamic brand
- Collaborative and entrepreneurial work environment
- Career growth and development opportunities
Salary : $60,000 - $80,000