Accounts Payable/Accounting Associate at Firestone Pacific Foods LLC – Vancouver, Washington

Accounts Payable/Accounting Associate

About Firestone Pacific Foods 

Firestone Pacific Foods (FPF) is a leading, efficient processor of frozen fruit with a strong market reputation for quality and food safety. The company maintains sales relationships with major U.S. and international food retailers and food-service providers. FPF is well positioned for high double-digit annual growth in fast-expanding frozen fruit segments, including organic, private label, and blended berry products. Agriculture Capital Fund II, an impact investment fund, acquired FPF in 2019 as part of its strategy to build an efficient, vertically integrated supply chain of regeneratively grown organic blueberries to meet rising global demand. 

Founded by the Firestone family in Vancouver, WA, in 1896, FPF today operates as a fully integrated grower and processor serving domestic and export markets. Fruit is harvested at peak ripeness, processed in a state-of-the-art facility, and packed for shipment—ensuring consistent quality from farm to freezer. 

Position Summary 

The position plays a key role in supporting the day-to-day accounting operations of a fast-paced food processing company. This position is responsible for accounts payable activities, journal entry preparation, account reconciliations, and transactional support within Plex ERP. The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in accounting principles, attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively in a manufacturing or production-driven environment.

This role partners closely with Operations, Procurement, and Finance to ensure accurate financial records, timely processing, and compliance with internal controls.

Key Responsibilities 

Accounts Payable (AP)

• Process vendor invoices accurately and timely, ensuring proper approvals and coding
• Match invoices to purchase orders and receive documents in Plex (3-way match)
• Resolve invoice discrepancies with vendors, Purchasing, and Operations
• Prepare weekly check, ACH and wire payments
• Contact vendors as needed regarding any questions regarding their invoices
• Assist with AP accruals and month-end close activities

General Accounting & Journal Entries

• Prepare and post routine journal entries (e.g., accruals, prepaids, corrections)
• Assist with month-end and year-end close processes
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts and investigate variances
• Support cost accounting or inventory-related entries as needed
• Maintain accurate supporting documentation for all entries
• Enter and maintain financial transactions in PLEXERP
• Ensure compliance with internal accounting policies and procedures
• Provide general accounting support to the Controller, Accounting Manager, and Finance team

Essential Job Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum 2 years of experience as an accounting clerk, accounting specialist, or similar role
• Working knowledge of accounts payable and general ledger accounting
• Familiarity with industry-standard accounting software, PLEX is a plus 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and basic accounting reports
• Analytical & customer service mindset 

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong problem solving, time management skills, and task prioritization
• Positive, relationship-oriented attitude and communication style 
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to handle potentially tense vendor interactions with diplomacy with goal of finding the win-win solution. 
• Bonus – experience in food processing, manufacturing, or production environments

This document describes the general nature and level of work performed by personnel assigned to this job classification. This document is not, however, an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so assigned.  Firestone Pacific Foods reserves the right to add, revise, or delete job duties at any time. 

Firestone Pacific Foods, Inc. is both Equal Opportunity, and At Will employer. The company does not discriminate on basis of race, age, sex, religion, marital status, or sexual orientation. Either Company or Employee can terminate the employment relationship at any time for any legally permissible reason. Reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified candidates/employees with disabilities.