Accounts Payable Specialist
River Valley Foods ‚Ä¢ Syracuse, NY ‚Ä¢ Full Time ‚Ä¢ $21–$23 / hour
Posted on Fri, Jul 3, 2026
Accounts Payable Specialist
River Valley Holdings is a family-owned distribution company based in Syracuse, NY, serving retail customers across the northeastern United States. The River Valley family of companies: River Valley Foods, Cavallaro Foods and Empire Valley, distributes a wide range of specialty dry and frozen grocery items and consumable products out of warehouses in Syracuse, NY.
General Description/Purpose:
The Accounts Payable Specialist is a key member of the accounting team who collaborates with vendors and internal departments in order to ensure timely and accurate payments, categorization and reconciliation of invoices. This position offers the opportunity to use strengths in Accounting, organization, time management, administrative precision, prioritization, and effective communication to work collaboratively as a member of a cohesive, successful, goal orientated team.
Work Schedule:
- This is a full-time on-site position: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm
Wages:
- $21.00 - $23.00 per hour
Job Responsibilities:
- Review and match all vendor invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment
- Reconcile price/quantity variances to ensure all invoices and purchase orders are properly accounted
- Review, reconcile and assign g/l chart of accounts allocation for all department overhead expense workflow
- Work with department managers on expense purchases and approval process
- Partner with vendors, warehouse, and department managers on applicable research on invoice and purchase order inquiries
- Assist with month end closing process thru accrual tracking, a/p aging review, and other tasks as appropriate
- Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting practices
- Other office and/or accounting duties may be assigned as business needs require, and as opportunities occur in a hands-on, interactive department setting
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, with a focus on Excel, with 10-key punch required
- Experience in Microsoft Dynamics (Great Plains) a plus
- High level of confidentiality and integrity
- Excellent Communication Skills – verbal and written
- Ability to work independently
- Strong organizational, multi-tasking and interpersonal skills
- Three years of previous experience in Accounts Payable is desired
- Proven track record with understanding of A/P and Accounting workflow
- Effective communication skills, ability to relay a friendly, helpful and professional message in telephone and inter-personal activities
- Ability to maintain strong accuracy and attention to detail in fast-paced, high volume environment
Benefits:
We offer a competitive compensation and benefits package that includes:
- Flexible Paid Time Off
- Company paid holidays
- Health, prescription, and dental insurance
- Life and disability insurance
- Supplemental insurances
- 401 (k) with company match
- Employee assistant program
- Employee purchase program
River Valley Holdings is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE)
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