Lead, Accounts Payable

Company DescriptionThe Wonderful Company is committed to providing high-quality, healthy, and iconic brands, including FIJI Water, POM Wonderful, Wonderful Pistachios, Wonderful Halos and helping improve the lives of the people who live and work in the places where we operate. Ranked No. 1 on the 2025 PEOPLE Companies That Care list and one of Fortune magazine’s “100 Best Companies to Work For” in the U.S., The Wonderful Company is continually recognized for its dedication to the well-being of its workforce, their communities, and the planet.The Wonderful Company Finance Team is seeking a hands-on Accounts Payable Lead to support accurate, timely, and efficient accounts payable operations across multiple business units. Reporting to the Accounts Payable Manager, this role will lead daily invoice and payment activities, support team development, strengthen vendor and internal stakeholder relationships, and help drive continuous process improvement in a fast-paced, paperless environment. The ideal candidate is highly organized, collaborative, service-oriented, and comfortable using data, systems, and strong communication skills to keep work moving with accuracy and professionalism.This position will be based at our West Los Angeles, CA office. We work a hybrid schedule with an in-office requirement Monday-Wednesday and the option to work remotely on Thursday and Friday.Job DescriptionSupport and collaborate with a team of Accounts Payable professionals, including onsite and offshore team members, to ensure consistent and timely execution of department priorities.Provide day-to-day guidance, coaching, and support to team members to strengthen work quality, improve processes, and promote consistent execution, without direct people-management responsibilities.Ensure vendor invoices are processed accurately and paid timely in accordance with company policies, payment terms, and internal controls.Oversee payment creation, distribution, and coordination, ensuring payment activities are completed efficiently and accurately.Research, resolve, and communicate invoice discrepancies, vendor inquiries, and account reconciliation items in a timely and professional manner.Support day-to-day Accounts Payable operations, including transaction processing, issue resolution, and workload prioritization to meet business needs.Partner with the Accounts Payable Manager to identify opportunities for process improvement, automation, and increased department capacity.Coordinate and perform month-end close activities for multiple business units, ensuring deadlines are met and activity is properly documented.Work across multiple company ERP systems and Accounts Payable invoice routing platforms to process, monitor, and resolve transactions.Monitor Accounts Payable mailboxes and ensure inquiries are routed, tracked, and resolved with appropriate urgency.Manage vendor correspondence by phone and email, providing clear, timely, and professional communication.Assist with escheatment reporting, 1099 reporting, and other compliance-related Accounts Payable activities.Create, lead, or participate in process improvement initiatives within Accounts Payable and with cross-functional partners as appropriate.Create weekly reconciliation reports and monthly analytical reports for Senior Management using the Concur expense tool.Provide monthly invoice approval workflow reports from Inspyrus, our internal invoice routing system to understand the disposition of transactions.QualificationsBachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field preferred; equivalent work experience will also be considered.Experience in Accounts Payable, shared services, finance operations, or a high-volume transaction processing environment preferred.Knowledge of Oracle, Concur, Inspyrus, and Yardi is a plus.Experience working in paperless or automated invoice workflow environments.High standard of professionalism, ethics, confidentiality, and sound judgment.Ability to work effectively in a dynamic, fast-paced, paperless environment while maintaining accuracy and attention to detail.Strong understanding of Accounts Payable processes, invoice workflow, payment processing, vendor maintenance, reconciliations, and internal controls.Demonstrated ability to follow through on commitments, prioritize competing deadlines, and resolve issues with a sense of ownership.Excellent organizational, analytical, communication, and Microsoft Excel skills.Strong customer service mindset with the ability to build effective relationships with vendors, team members, and internal business partners.Proficiency with Oracle R12, Oracle Fusion or a similar large-scale enterprise resource planning system preferred.Ability to identify process gaps, recommend practical solutions, and work independently or collaboratively to resolve issues.Accurate and efficient data entry skills with the ability to maintain quality in high-volume transaction environments.Experience with using AI Tools such as ChatGPT, CoPilot and Power Automate.Pay Range: $35.00 - $38.00 an hour. Final compensation will be dependent upon skills & experience.Additional InformationThriving Wellness Community: Access to top-notch medical coverage comprehensive vision and dental plans, and a 401k with match eligibility to secure your financial future and including: 24/7 online physician consultations virtual mental health resources life coaching engaging employee community groups cash rewards for healthy habits and fitness reimbursements library of on-demand fitness videos Career Advancement Opportunities: Unlock your potential with clear paths for career progression and internal mobility across our diverse family of brands and business units. Focused Learning and Development: Grow as a leader with our dedicated Learning and Organizational Development department, offering extensive resources like People Manager and leadership training, webinars, and eLearning courses. Empowering Mentorship Program: Connect with colleagues through our company-wide mentorship program to share goals, overcome challenges, and drive your career forward. Continuous Improvement Training: Participate in training that empowers all employees to learn and implement concepts that drive significant, positive change in the workplace. Building a Healthy Society: To date, our co-Founders Lynda and Stewart Resnick, through their foundations and The Wonderful Company, have invested more than $2.5 billion in education, health and wellness, community development, and sustainability initiatives across California’s Central Valley, Fiji, and the world. In 2025, Wonderful ranked as #1 in PEOPLE’s “100 Companies That Care” list and was named one of Fortune magazine’s 100 Best Companies to Work For. To learn more about our corporate social responsibility efforts, visit csr.wonderful.com.Giving Back to the Community: Make a difference with Wonderful Giving, allowing you to allocate company-provided funds to up to three charities of your choice, and join Wonderful Neighbor to contribute to group service projects within our local communities. The Wonderful Company is a privately held $6 billion global company headquartered in Los Angeles, with more than 10,000 employees worldwide. Founded by Lynda and Stewart Resnick, Wonderful produces some of the world’s most recognized healthy food and beverage brands, including FIJI Water, POM Wonderful, Wonderful Pistachios, Wonderful Halos, Wonderful Seedless Lemons, Teleflora, and JUSTIN, Lewis Cellars, and Landmark wines. The company also operates Neptune Pacific, a shipping and supply chain company serving the Pacific, and Wonderful Real Estate, which develops and manages industrial properties in California’s Central Valley. To date, the Resnicks, along with their foundations and The Wonderful Company, have committed more than $2.5 billion to philanthropy and community investment primarily where its employees live and work. Wonderful is regularly named one of Fortune’s “100 Best Companies to Work For” and ranked No. 1 on PEOPLE magazine’s Companies That Care list. To learn more about The Wonderful Company, its products, and its core values, please visit wonderful.com or follow The Wonderful Company on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Instagram. For more information on the company’s corporate social responsibility impact, visit csr.wonderful.com. The Wonderful Company is an Equality Opportunity Employer that provides opportunities for advancement. We are committed to creating a diverse workforce that embodies a deep culture of acceptance, equity, and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories.#LI-HybridEEO is the law - click here for more informationSummaryType: Full-timeFunction: Accounting/AuditingExperience level: AssociateIndustry: Consumer Goods