Accounts Payable Clerk

This position will report to the Accounts Payable Manager and will ensure the accurate processing and payment of vendor invoices. This position will also create and implement procedures to help improve the efficiency of accounts payable processes and interactions with other departments.

Located in Fresno, California, Fowler Packing Company is the parent company to some of the industry’s most popular brands including Peelz Citrus, Samsons Grapes, G3 Development Company, and EMID Design Group. Fowler Packing was formed in 1950 as a small tree fruit operation and has grown into a trendsetter in quality, efficiency and sustainability. Today the company is built of over 700 full-time employees and frontrunners in agriculture, real estate, and interior design industries. If you are looking for an in-house position that offers a variety of work, this is the opportunity you’ve been looking for.

Essential Functions:

• Process vendor invoices in a timely manner, to include proper coding
• Work with other departments to resolve outstanding invoices
• Scanning, filing of invoices and supporting documents
• Respond to vendor inquiries, reconcile statements, and connect with vendors to resolve discrepancies
• Print check runs, obtain signatures, and distribute checks appropriately
• Review, refine, and create new procedures to help streamline the accounts payable process
• Maintain documentation for compliance reporting and audits
• Work with the general accounting department on month-end and year-end close as needed
• Perform other related duties as assigned

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• At least two years of related experience are required
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or related software as well as other accounting software programs
• Ability to work independently and in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to anticipate work needs and interact professionally with vendors
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• AP experience in the produce industry is a plus
• Experience with AP automation tools a plus

Life at Fowler

For 70 years, Fowler Packing has provided thousands of employees the opportunities to build a rewarding career that includes continued education, robust corporate culture, competitive compensation, benefits packages, and paid sick and holidays. Additionally, all employees enjoy complimentary meals at one of our two on-site cafeterias, and on-site health clinic visits at no cost.

Fowler Packing provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.