Accounts Payable Specialist American Canyon, California,

American Canyon, California, United States

Since 1935, we’ve been on a mission to bring a little extra happiness to everyday life and inspire connections over food. We select the finest ingredients the world has to offer, craft premium products made with love, and never settle for shortcuts. We believe that when we share our food, we share a part of ourselves —and that’s the only way we’d put our name on it.

Today, our small family company has grown into a national leader in specialty olives, peppers, and sauces under the leadership of CEO Jeff Mezzetta, and our commitment to quality has never wavered. With an eighty‑year legacy behind us and a bright future ahead, we’re seeking passionate, driven candidates to help us bring our cherished family traditions to a new generation.

• Crunchy Crunchy:
  We are hungry for excellence.
• Own It:
  We think and act as an owner – with appetite, initiative, and responsibility.
• Connection:
  We build authentic relationships that foster trust and open communications.
• Vibrance:
  We come to work eager and passionate about fulfilling our vision. When we share our work, we share a part of who we are.

The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of vendor invoices within a fast‑paced Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG) environment. This role ensures strong financial controls, maintains vendor relationships, and supports the integrity of the procure‑to‑pay process. The ideal candidate is highly detail‑oriented, methodical, and committed to delivering quality work while maintaining clear and professional communication.

• Process high‑volume vendor invoices accurately and in a timely manner
• Perform three‑way match (PO, receipt, invoice) and resolve discrepancies
• Maintain vendor master data and ensure compliance with internal controls
• Reconcile vendor statements and respond to vendor inquiries professionally
• Assist with month‑end close activities, including accruals and account reconciliations
• Support audits by providing documentation and responding to inquiries
• Partner cross‑functionally with Procurement, Receiving, and Finance teams
• Ensure adherence to company policies and standardized P2P processes
• Communicates clearly, professionally, and respectfully with vendors and internal stakeholders
• Proactively follows up to resolve issues and prevent delays
• Provides timely updates and escalates issues appropriately

• Maintains high accuracy in invoice processing and coding
• Reviews work carefully to ensure compliance with company standards
• Takes ownership of tasks and ensures complete, error‑free follow‑through

• Follows established processes and internal controls consistently
• Works in an organized and structured manner
• Documents processes and maintains thorough records
• Identifies opportunities to improve workflow efficiency while preserving controls

• Ensures invoices are fully processed from receipt to payment
• Tracks open items and resolves outstanding issues promptly

• 2+ years of Accounts Payable experience, preferably in a CPG or manufacturing environment
• Experience working in ERP systems (e.g., IFS, SAP, Oracle, etc.)
• Strong understanding of three‑way match and P2P processes
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with strong attention to detail
• High level of integrity and commitment to internal controls

$29 - $31 USD

At Mezzetta, we embrace diversity and strive to create an inclusive environment where you know you belong. Part of that commitment includes a zero‑tolerance policy and being an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. All employment decisions at Mezzetta are solely based on merit, qualifications, abilities and business needs, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, age, marital status, national origin, disability, military or veteran status, family or parental status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by law.

All of us share in the responsibility of fulfilling this commitment and creating a culture where our team can thrive.