Lead, Accounts Payable

Company Description

The 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.

• Support 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.

• Bachelor’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…