Riviana Foods Inc. is a world class leader in the rice sector and is America’s largest processor, marketer, and distributor of branded and private label rice products. Riviana brands are well known for their quality and excellence. Key brands include Adolphus®, Blue Ribbon®, Colusa Rose®, Carolina®, Comet®, Gourmet House®, Mahatma®, Minute®, River®, RiceSelect®, Sello Rojo®, Success® and Water Maid®. Riviana Foods is a wholly owned subsidiary of Ebro Foods, S.A., a multinational food group operating in the rice, pasta and sauces sectors. Based in Spain, Ebro Foods has commercial and/or industrial presence in more than 25 countries in Europe, North America, Asia and Africa, through its extensive network of subsidiaries and brands.

Our global reach is an important factor in Riviana's success. As a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ebro Foods, S.A., the world leader in rice sector, we take a world view of the rice business and draw upon the global resources of our parent company.

Accounts Payable Supervisor - Harrisburg, PA

This is a working leadership position involving the management of Accounts Payable for our business providing daily guidance and oversight for the AP team and the associated functions and processes involved. This includes but is not limited to hiring and developing a highly cohesive and strong team of accounts payable professionals in addition to creating and implementing business processes. This position reports to the AP Manager.

Role Specifics:

• Conduct frequent reviews and audits of accounts payable processes and procedures, working towards improving quality and efficiency
• Identify and develop process improvements that will increase accuracy and speed with which invoices are processed and paid
• Complete matching process of invoices to purchase/receiving documents – using a 3- way match system
• Act as liaison between Accounts Payable department and information technology support team in dealing with daily issues and work with AP Manager on integration projects, enhancement of business processes and special projects
• Process high volumes of invoices ensuring accurate account distribution and obtain appropriate approvals
• Manage high volumes of payable transactions with a high level of proficiency and integrity
• Weekly for daily check disbursements, ACH payment transactions in addition to proper recording of submitted weekly wires
• Interact with vendors and various levels of management to provide response/resolution in a timely and thorough manner
• Handle account reconciliations and research
• Educate and train with system implementations relating to accounts payable
• Complete performance reviews for Accounts Payable staff
• Maintain and ensure the highest level of compliance of corporate guidelines and policies

• Candidate needs strong ability to provide effective leadership and facilitate teamwork
• Analytical with excellent verbal and written communication skills, process oriented and result focus qualities
• 100% accountable/responsible
• Flexible, organized and systematic
• Persistent, self-starter
• Team-oriented behavior
• Accurate and structured
• Ability to work under stress and to meet deadlines
• Travel to Riviana locations as needed for training/projects
• Candidate must have highly developed computer skills with expertise in Microsoft Office
• Experience in SAP R/3 release or other tier 1 application

Education – Associates Degree or Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Work Experience - a minimum of 2 years previous Accounts Payable supervisory experience preferred. SAP experience preferred

Riviana Foods Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is firmly committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all Federal, State and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, age, military/veteran status, disability, predisposing genetic characteristic, marital status, sexual orientation/gender identity, citizenship where legally permitted to work, or any other protected category under federal, state or local law, regulation or ordinance. This policy applies to all employment decisions including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, training, promotions, pay practices, benefits, disciplinary actions and terminations.

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