Aspire Bakeries is a North American baking company with a leadership position in specialty frozen baked goods. Formed from leading bakery companies, its innovative food portfolio includes breads, artisan breads, buns, cookies, donuts, muffins and pastries from beloved brands likeLa Brea Bakery®,Otis Spunkmeyer®, andOakrun Farm Bakery®. With 13 bakeries in North America, we are committed to driving innovation, predicting upcoming consumer trends and flavors, and exceeding our customers’ expectations. Aspire Bakeries champions the values of Integrity, Ownership, Customer Focus, Creativity and Care to help us deliver on People Safety, Food Safety, Quality and Collaboration.We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Accounts Payable Analyst to join our finance team in Los Angeles. The ideal candidate has at least three years of AP experience in a mid-size to large corporate environment and thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume setting. This role will support end-to-end AP functions, drive process improvements, and ensure accuracy and compliance in all outgoing payments.Responsibilities:Process high-volume vendor invoices, credit memos, and payment requests with attention to detail and compliance.Analyze and reconcile vendor accounts, ensuring timely resolution of discrepancies.Perform three-way matching of POs, receipts, and invoices; ensure accurate GL coding and cost center assignments.Review and validate employee expense reports for policy compliance and accuracy.Coordinate weekly and monthly payment runs, including checks, ACH, and wire transfers.Monitor and enforce adherence to internal controls, SOX compliance, and company policies.Collaborate with procurement, operations, and vendors to resolve AP-related issues.Support audit activities by preparing schedules and documentation as required.Identify opportunities for process improvement and assist with automation initiatives.Qualifications:AA degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.Minimum of 3 years of accounts payable experience in a mid-size or large organization (e.g., $100M+ revenue or 500+ employees).Proficient in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or similar).Strong understanding of accounting principles and internal controls.Advanced Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, pivot tables, data validation).Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work cross-functionally.Highly organized, with a focus on accuracy and meeting deadlines.Preferred Qualifications:Experience with shared services or multi-entity environments.Familiarity with Concur, Ariba, or similar invoice automation tools.Knowledge of 1099 compliance and California sales/use tax.Salary Range: $69,000-$71,879Benefits Designed with You in MindAt Aspire Bakeries, we’re committed to supporting your well-being, professional growth, and financial stability. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:Health & Wellness:Medical, dental, and vision coverageCompany-paid life insuranceOptional voluntary benefitsWork-Life Balance:Paid parental leavePaid time off and holidaysFinancial Security:Competitive 401(k) plan with a 100% vested company matchShort-term and long-term disability coverageContinuous Growth:Tuition reimbursement programFlexible Spending:HSA and FSA optionsPerformance-Based Rewards:We value your hard work and dedication. That’s why we offer performance-driven incentive programs tailored to your role:Short-Term Incentive Plan (STIP): Recognizing individual and team achievements.Sales Incentive Plan (SIP): Rewarding excellence in sales performance.Bakery Incentive Plan (BIP): Focused on achieving bakery-specific performance goals.Aspire Bakeries is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.