Accounts Payable Specialist

Who we are

Skjodt-Barrett is a world-class manufacturer of food solutions and custom ingredients for North America’s most beloved and trusted brands. We take pride in working closely with our customers to understand their unique needs and create innovative, individualized solutions that deliver joy to their customers.

A family-founded company started over 40 years ago, we are backed by the investment company Axel Johnson Inc. (AJI). With their investment and support, we are well-positioned to foster growth and explore new opportunities.

Our customers, blue-chip international brands and mid-sized producers alike, are why we exist. Our teams of innovators, communicators, and managers are the people who meet their needs, build trust, and work to exceed their expectations.

Reporting to the Accounting Manager, we are seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to join our Finance team. In this role, you will support accounts payable operations across multiple sites, ensuring invoices are processed accurately and on time while maintaining strong vendor relationships and supporting efficient financial operations.

This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys problem-solving, and values collaboration across departments. You will play a key role in maintaining the accuracy, consistency, and integrity of our financial processes while contributing to the overall success of the accounting team.

This role is ideal for someone who takes ownership, communicates clearly, and enjoys improving day-to-day financial operations.

You are highly organized, dependable, and detail-oriented. You may have experience in accounts payable, accounting support, or a similar administrative finance role where accuracy and responsiveness were essential. You are comfortable managing multiple priorities, following established processes, and maintaining professionalism while working with both internal stakeholders and external vendors.

You take pride in producing accurate work, staying organized, and ensuring commitments are met on time. You are proactive in identifying discrepancies, following up on outstanding items, and supporting smooth day-to-day operations within the accounting function.

• Impact. As the new Accounts Payable Specialist, your work will directly support the accuracy, efficiency, and integrity of our financial operations across the organization.
• Collaborative team culture. You will join a Finance team that values communication, accountability, and teamwork. With supportive leadership and clear processes, you will have the tools and guidance needed to succeed.
• Growth and stability. You will have the opportunity to build your accounting and finance experience within a stable and growing manufacturing environment that values continuous improvement and operational excellence.

• Process and maintain. You will process invoices accurately and efficiently, ensuring proper coding, matching purchase orders and receiving documentation, and maintaining organized electronic records and supporting files.
• Support financial operations. You will monitor vendor statements, reconcile accrued receipts, support month-end close activities, and help ensure all transactions are completed accurately and on schedule.
• Collaborate and resolve. You will partner with internal departments and suppliers to resolve invoice discrepancies, receiving issues, and payment concerns while maintaining professionalism and responsiveness.
• Improve processes. You will proactively identify discrepancies, escalate unresolved issues appropriately, and contribute ideas that support continuous improvement within accounts payable and accounting operations.

• The accounting foundation. You have experience in accounts payable, accounting support, or a related finance role. You understand the importance of accuracy, organization, and timely processing in supporting business operations. Experience in a food manufacturing environment is considered an asset.
• The technical skills. You are proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel,…