Cedar’s Mediterranean Foods is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Supervisor to lead our AP team in ensuring timely, accurate, and compliant vendor payments. In this hands-on leadership role, you’ll oversee day-to-day AP functions, coach team members, resolve escalated issues, and collaborate cross-functionally to support month-end and year-end close. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated AP professional ready to take on more responsibility and grow with a stable, expanding company.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS – ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SUPERVISOR

• Strong leadership and coaching ability.
• Detail-oriented and highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Clear, professional communication skills (verbal and written).
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel; experience with Microsoft Dynamics NAV / BC14 and DocStar strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of payroll systems (ADP) and their integration with AP is a plus.
• In-depth understanding of AP operations and accounting principles.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE – ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SUPERVISOR

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• 3–5 years of AP experience, with at least 1–2 years in a lead or supervisory role.

• Team Leadership: Supervise, train, and support the AP team; delegate tasks and monitor workload distribution.
• Invoice & Payment Oversight: Ensure invoices are properly reviewed, coded, approved, and entered; oversee weekly payments via check, ACH, and wire.
• Vendor Relations: Maintain strong communication with vendors; resolve escalated discrepancies or payment issues.
• Process Improvement: Identify and implement enhancements to AP processes, controls, and system use.
• Compliance: Ensure all AP activities meet internal policies, GAAP, and tax/regulatory requirements.
• Reporting & Reconciliation: Oversee account and vendor reconciliations; support bank/credit card reconciliations and prepare reports as needed.
• Month-End & Year-End Close: Coordinate AP-related closing activities and assist in audit preparation, including 1099 reporting.