AP Specialist Beverage Manufacturing

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FULL TIME Cherry Hill, NJ, US

5 days ago Requisition

Lassonde Pappas & Co. is a US Leader in beverage manufacturing dedicated to our team members, customers and consumers satisfaction. We remain committed to our small‑town roots and rural values.
Hardworking and caring are qualities that make our teams special. Since 1942, we’ve been producing delicious products for our customers across the country!

To provide the best for our customers, we focus on building the best team by creating and advancing an inclusive environment amongst our diverse workforce. If you’re passionate about customer satisfaction, reliable, and committed to being and doing better, join us!

We value each of our employee’s total wellbeing. To support employees in all stages of their wellness journey, we have a robust benefits program including: medical, dental, and vision coverage options, growth and development potential, along with 401‑K, Life & Disability Insurance, PTO, Tuition Reimbursement, Health Fairs, Gym Membership Discounts, and so much more!

The starting hourly rate for this position is $24/hr.

The Accounts Payable Specialist reports to the Director of Shared Services, Finance and is based out of our Cherry Hill, NJ location. This individual will be responsible for a range of general tasks associated with processing accounts payable, expense reporting and vendor relationship response. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor’s degree in a business‑related field of study and 1‑3+ years of relevant office administration work experience.

• Responsible for all accounting work associated with processing accounts payable and vendor relationship responses
• Review and verify invoices and check requests
• Set invoices up for payment
• Prepare and perform payment runs for checks and EFTs
• Post transactions to journals, ledgers and other records
• Reconcile accounts payable transactions
• Research and resolve invoice and un‑vouchered receipt discrepancies
• Correspond with vendors and internal client inquiries
• Produce monthly reports and assist in the month end closing process
• Prepare invoices for document retention software and process imaging of documents to maintain updated document records
• Provide support during the quarter end review and year‑end audit
• Maintain company internal controls by following policies and procedures; complying with federal, state, and local financial legal requirements
• Update job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications, etc.
• Perform other related duties as required and assigned

• 1 to 3 years of relevant work experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication as well as strong interpersonal skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel
• Awareness of technology as a means of communication and efficiency preferred
• Highly detail oriented and organized in work
• Ability to work independently, prioritize and meet assigned deadlines
• Must be a highly motivated, service and team‑oriented individual with a drive to succeed
• Ability to work cooperatively and collaboratively with all levels of employees, management and external agencies to maximize performance, creativity, and problem solving
• Excellent time management skills

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in accounting, finance, mathematics, or business‑related field
• Experience in the food/beverage industry
• Experience in Manufacturing or production environment
• Proven organizational skills
• Ability to direct, coach and train others
• Consultative, influential, strategic thinking and problem‑solving skills.

This position requires sufficient physical ability to work in a typical office setting; driving a motor vehicle and occasionally working in the field.

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