A good food story is built on layers—inside, where quality and performance excel, and outside, where artistry shines. Through IRCA Group’s diverse capabilities, premium ingredients, and innovative solutions, they empower chefs and the food industry to create without limits, making the extraordinary simple at every step.
IRCA Group is a global leader in high-quality food ingredient production, specializing in chocolates, creams, fillings, fruits, pistachios, and chocolate and sugar decorations. Its brands include: IRCA since 1919, Dobla, JoyGelato, Ravifruit, Cesarin, Domori and Graffiti Sprinkles, each with its own unique history, specialties and positioning in the market.
With over 100 years of Italian heritage, IRCA operates 21 production facilities across Europe,
the U.S., and Vietnam, serving customers in more than 100 countries. With more than 2,000 employees globally, IRCA Group continues its focus on expansion via acquisition and organic growth. With strong support from Advent, the private equity firm that acquired IRCA in 2022, IRCA Americas is expanding its footprint with new and increased domestic capabilities, particularly in chocolate, fillings, and decorations. In the US, IRCA Group has offices and manufacturing facilities near Atlanta, Chicago, San Francisco and St. Louis. In 2023 IRCA Group had a combined revenue of €1 billion.
An AP (Accounts Payable) Specialist is responsible for managing and overseeing a company’s accounts payable process, ensuring that all bills, invoices, and payments to vendors and suppliers are processed accurately and in a timely manner.
We are requiring someone to work onsite at our Plant located in Duluth, GA.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is nice to have, or equivalent related experience is acceptable
• 3 + year of experience in a high-volume AP environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, especially for vendor interactions.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks efficiently
• Familiarity with accounting principles and financial regulations
• Ability to speak multiple languages, Spanish is a nice to have
• Experience with AP software and ERP systems - Infor M3 is a plus
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, v-lookups, etc.)
• Excellent organizational and planning skills
• Experience in managing Payable for a business generating over $500 million in sales
  Irca Group offers career growth opportunities as well as competitive compensation and benefits:
  Medical, Dental, & Vision, 401(k) matching, Paid Vacation, and Holidays, Employee Education Tuition Reimbursement Progra

• Review and process invoices, verify accuracy against purchase orders, and ensure approval from relevant departments.
• Prepare and process timely payments, manage payment schedules, and handle various payment methods (e.g., checks, wire transfers).
• Maintain vendor relationships, resolve payment issues, and update vendor records.
• Reconcile accounts payable ledgers and resolve discrepancies.
• Document transactions for auditing and maintain accurate financial records.
• Track company expenses, ensuring alignment with the budget, and assist with month-end/year-end closing.
• Ensure adherence to company policies, tax regulations, and legal requirements.
• Other related tasks, as required.