Senior Accounts Payable Coordinator

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