--- title: 'AP Clerk at Kevin''s Natural Foods' canonical: 'https://feeny.ai/job/ap-clerk-kevin-s-natural-foods-petersen-manufacturing-facility-office-ebj5fep9efxf' type: 'job' last_seen: '2026-10-20' --- # AP Clerk at Kevin's Natural Foods - **Company:** Kevin's Natural Foods - **Location:** Petersen Manufacturing Facility & Office - **Employment:** full-time - **Work type:** onsite - **Posted:** 2026-10-09 - **Last confirmed live:** 2026-10-20 - **Apply:** https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/kevins-natural-foods/db62e43e-68db-4b4a-b182-1d668b8801e2 ## Job description The AP Clerk at Kevin’s Natural Foods completes payments and controls expenses by receiving, processing, verifying, and reconciling invoices. We are looking for individuals who thrive in fast-paced environments. The ideal candidate will be hard working, punctual, dependable, self-motivated, self-managed, organized, flexible, and looking for a long-term commitment to grow within a growing company. What You’ll Do: - Code invoices to the proper G/L accounts and cost centers in SAP - Distribute invoices and manage the approval process to make sure it is completed in a timely manner. - Process approved inventory invoices, including deposits and prepayments, for payment. - Reconcile processed work by verifying entries and comparing system reports to balances. - Support in the weekly ACH/Check run - Resolve purchase order, contract, invoice, or payment discrepancies and obtain appropriate documentation from the business. - Maintain relationships with assigned vendors. - Reconcile vendor accounts using monthly statements. - Perform vendor call backs to validate that the required information is accurate. - Collect and maintain the appropriate W-9 Forms from our vendors - Complete credit applications for new vendors - Calculates sales/use tax for eligible invoices - Prepare period end accruals and validate the coding of invoices for the accrual. - Maintains historical records in ERM ( Electronic Records Management) format. - Administrative duties such as filing, department organizing, pulling invoices, investigating charges, etc. - Other duties as assigned or necessary reports What You’ll Need: - Minimum 2 years’ experience in an accounts payable role - High school diploma or GED - Excellent knowledge of basic accounting concepts - Computer proficiency on MS Office products and ERP/SAP a plus. - Microsoft XP, Microsoft Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, computer data processing and reporting, typing 40+ wpm. - Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment. - Strong attention to detail and high accuracy level. - Excellent verbal and written communication skills. - Ability to work independently and as part of a team. - Ability to maintain confidentiality. - Ability to complete a high volume of work within deadlines. - Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to apply tact and diplomacy. - Strong motivation and team orientation. - Grocery or food manufacturing experience a plus. - Eagerness to grow and learn daily. - Excellent organizational and time management skills Work Location: This is a fully on-site position. The employee is expected to work in the office 100% of the time during their scheduled working hours. Remote and hybrid work arrangements are not available for this role. Healthy, Diverse Teams Breed Innovation: Kevin’s Natural Foods is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We deeply believe that diverse backgrounds and experiences make better teams, and we seek to attract talent from all walks of life. The team at Kevin’s is smart, humble, and passionate and we value a work environment that fosters personal development and opportunities to move within our small, but quickly growing organization. More About Kevin’s Natural Foods: Kevin’s Natural Foods is a line of healthy entrées, sides, and sauces, on a mission to make clean eating delicious and accessible. Kevin’s guilt-free, sous-vide entrées and sides, and signature certified paleo, keto, and gluten-free sauces allow health-conscious home cooks to whip up delicious meals in five minutes or less. With restaurant-quality ingredients and recipes, Kevin’s products are readily available on the shelves at leading grocery retailers nationwide including Costco, Whole Foods, Albertsons, HEB and Publix. All Kevin’s products contain no refined sugar, artificial ingredients, grains, or soy, and are made with antibiotic- and hormone-free meat. A true market disruptor, Kevin’s Natural Foods is the first clean refrigerated entrée brand. Hourly Pay Rate: $20.00- $25.00 + Benefits Compensation within this pay range is dependent upon the candidate's experience, education, and relevant qualifications Kevin's Natural Foods uses E-verify to confirm employment eligibility. For more information, please see the links below: https://www.everify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/IER_RightToWorkPoster%20Eng_Es.pdf https://www.everify.gov/sites/default/files/everify/posters/EVerifyParticipationPoster.pdf ## About Kevin's Natural Foods ## Company Overview - **One-liner**: Kevin's Natural Foods produces refrigerated and frozen meals, sides, soups, and sauces made with clean ingredients, designed to make healthy eating convenient for busy people. - **Entity Type**: Private (acquired by Mars, Incorporated in 2023) - **Headquarters**: Stockton, California, United States - **Founded**: 2014 - **Founders**: Kevin McCray ## Core Business - **Primary industry**: Food and Beverage Manufacturing (Consumer Packaged Goods) - **Target customers**: B2C – health-conscious consumers seeking convenient, clean-label meals; also sold through major retailers (in-store and online) - **Mission or purpose**: “Empower even the busiest people to eat clean without sacrificing flavor.” [kevinsnaturalfoods.com](https://www.kevinsnaturalfoods.com/) ## Products & Services - **Refrigerated Entrées**: Ready-in-minutes, chef-inspired meals that are gluten-free, soy-free, and free from refined sugar. - **Frozen Meals**: Same clean ingredient philosophy in a frozen format for longer shelf life. - **Sides, Pastas, Soups & Sauces**: Complementary products that extend the brand’s clean-eating promise across multiple meal occasions. All products are keto and paleo certified. [kevinsnaturalfoods.com](https://www.kevinsnaturalfoods.com/) ## Market Standing - **Valuation/Market Cap**: Not publicly disclosed as a private company. Acquired by Mars in July 2023 for **$800 million** (reported). [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/kevinsnaturalfoods) - **Key Metric**: Annual revenue estimated at **$140 million** (LinkedIn data). [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/kevinsnaturalfoods) - **Notable Investors/Partners**: Mars, Incorporated (parent company since 2023); prior private equity round in 2021 with 2 undisclosed investors. - **Growth Signals**: Headcount grew **53.4% year-over-year** (to 72 employees). LinkedIn followers increased **62.4% annually** (26,567 followers). Products available nationally in major retailers. [linkedin.com](https://www.linkedin.com/company/kevinsnaturalfoods) ## Competitive Advantages - **First-mover in clean refrigerated entrées**: Kevin’s was the first brand to offer a full line of refrigerated meals that are free from gluten, soy, dairy, and refined sugar while being certified keto and paleo. - **Mars backing**: Access to Mars’ global supply chain, R&D, and distribution network accelerates innovation and shelf placement. - **Founder story-driven brand**: Kevin McCray’s personal health journey creates authentic consumer trust and a strong brand narrative. ## Strategic Focus - **Expansion under Mars**: Leveraging Mars Food & Nutrition resources to scale production, enter new retail channels, and accelerate product innovation while maintaining clean-label integrity. - **Category leadership**: Continuing to disrupt the refrigerated/frozen meal aisle with better-for-you options that don’t compromise on taste. - **Talent growth**: Actively hiring across operations, supply chain, finance, sales, and quality assurance to support rapid growth. [jobs.ashbyhq.com](https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/kevins-natural-foods) ## Why Work Here - **Culture**: Described as “humble, hungry” with a focus on personal development and internal mobility. The team is “smart, humble, and passionate.” [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/kevin-s-natural-foods) - **Work model**: Hybrid and remote options available for many roles; some positions (e.g., manufacturing) are on-site. Offices in Stockton, CA, with a hybrid workspace policy. [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/kevin-s-natural-foods) - **Diversity & inclusion**: Proud equal opportunity employer that believes diverse backgrounds make better teams. [kevinsnaturalfoods.com](https://www.kevinsnaturalfoods.com/pages/careers) - **Growth trajectory**: High headcount growth (+53% YoY) and acquisition by Mars signal stability and opportunity for career advancement. - **Perks**: Competitive pay (e.g., Sales Operations Intern $20–$25/hr, Senior Finance Analyst $28–$32/hr), benefits, and a mission-driven work environment. ## Sources 1. [kevinsnaturalfoods.com](https://www.kevinsnaturalfoods.com/) 2. [jobs.ashbyhq.com](https://jobs.ashbyhq.com/kevins-natural-foods) 3. [builtin.com](https://builtin.com/company/kevin-s-natural-foods) 4. 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