Senior Accounts Payable Specialist

Pero Family Farms is Hiring a Senior Accounts Payable Specialist!

Location: Delray Beach, FL
Schedule: Full-Time
Employment Type: Non-Exempt

Overview

Pero Family Farms is a market share leader with over a century of dedication, integrity, and commitment to feeding America’s families. Operating since 1908, Pero is a fully integrated farming operation spanning over 35,000 acres across the East Coast, with specialized departments in organic farming, logistics, global supply chain management, food processing, and national sales operations.

As we continue expanding our organic vegetable offerings, we are looking to grow our workforce family. Join us in strengthening our position as a trusted leader in agriculture and food production.

The Senior Accounts Payable Specialist will oversee the full cycle of accounts payable processes, ensuring accurate and timely processing of invoices, reconciliations, and vendor payments while supporting compliance and process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable for multiple entities, vendors, and cost types (farm-related costs, utilities, rent, transportation, fuel, repairs, and more)
• Sort and perform 3-way matching of invoices with purchase orders and supporting documentation
• Assemble check backups (invoice, PO, quotes, BOL, approvals, etc.) and manage physical mailing of paper checks
• Compare invoices against purchase orders, pricing, payment terms, and additional charges
• Ensure bills are paid accurately and on time
• Facilitate invoice payments by tracking due dates and requesting invoices as needed
• Reconcile accounts payable ledgers to confirm all bills and payments are properly posted
• Investigate and resolve vendor discrepancies by reconciling monthly statements
• Allocate monthly credit card transactions and assist with statement reconciliations
• Understand expense allocation based on company costing structures across multiple entities
• Adhere to internal policies, laws, tax compliance standards, fraud prevention practices, and audit requirements
• Build and maintain strong vendor relationships and manage vendor agreements/contracts
• Provide documentation support during audits
• Maintain confidentiality of organizational information

• Must live within commutable distance of Delray Beach, Florida (within 25 miles)
• Must have at least 5 years of recent Accounts Payable experience
• Must have experience processing a high volume of invoices weekly
• Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
• Strong understanding of bookkeeping and accounts payable principles
• Experience working with ERP systems
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and accounting-related software
• Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and time management
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and deadline-management skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced finance environment

• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Pay Reviews
• Travel Reimbursement
• No Weekend Work
• Outstanding Company Culture