Mayra Zurita
Ventura,CA
Summary
Experienced finance professional adept at managing accounts payable processes and ensuring accuracy and efficiency in financial operations. Strong focus on team collaboration and delivering impactful results. Skilled in invoice processing, vendor management, and financial reporting. Reliable, adaptable, and committed to meeting organizational goals.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Accounts Payable Supervisor
Calavo Growers Inc
Santa Paula, CA
09.2025 - Current
- Lead day-to-day accounts payable operations for a high-volume, multi-entity organization, overseeing a team of 5 AP professionals and the timely processing of 1,500+ monthly invoices.
- Strengthened internal controls and AP compliance procedures, contributing to successful annual financial audits with zero material findings.
- Authored and implemented 10+ standard operating procedures (SOPs) to improve workflow consistency, accountability, and operational efficiency across AP functions.
- Managed monthly reconciliations, payment validations, vendor maintenance, and exception resolution to support accurate financial reporting and month-end close activities.
- Conducted system testing and workflow analysis within Produce Pro, identifying control gaps and implementing corrective measures to mitigate fraud and financial risk exposure.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Finance, Treasury, Purchasing, and operational teams to resolve payment issues, streamline approvals, and improve vendor responsiveness.
- Serve as departmental Notary Public, supporting Treasury and executive leadership with sensitive financial and corporate documentation.
- Train, mentor, and support AP team members while fostering accountability, collaboration, and operational excellence.
Accounts Payable Specialist
Calavo Growers, Inc.
Ventura, CA
06.2014 - 08.2025
- Managed full-cycle accounts payable processing in a fast-paced, multi-entity environment, ensuring accurate and timely disbursement of vendor payments through checks, ACH, and wire transfers.
- Executed multi-million-dollar weekly payment runs while maintaining strong internal controls and proactively resolving discrepancies to minimize financial risk.
- Maintained vendor master data for 500+ suppliers within Produce Pro, overseeing vendor onboarding, banking updates, and data integrity compliance.
- Performed bank reconciliations, credit card reconciliations, and line-of-credit balancing activities to maintain audit-ready financial records.
- Coordinated year-end 1099 preparation and filing for 150+ vendors, ensuring compliance with IRS reporting requirements.
- Partnered with internal departments and external vendors to resolve invoice discrepancies, improve communication, and support continuous process improvement initiatives.
- Assisted with month-end close activities, reporting support, and payment research to support Finance and Treasury operations.
Office Administrative Assistant
Calavo Growers, Inc.
Santa Paula, CA
09.2011 - 05.2014
- Supported marketing and administrative operations, including maintaining and updating 200+ retail store locations for Calavo’s “Where to Buy” program.
- Coordinated travel arrangements and provided administrative support for sales leadership and operational teams.
- Responded to customer inquiries and product-related concerns while maintaining high professional customer service standards.
- Audited weekly customer and vendor reports, identifying unauthorized accounting system modifications and escalating findings to leadership to strengthen internal controls.
- Managed high-volume administrative responsibilities, including inbound communications, digital file management, and the distribution of time-sensitive documentation.
Education
Associate of Science - Accounting
Ventura College
Ventura, CA05-2019
Skills
- AP Leadership: Accounts Payable Operations Team Leadership & Training Process Improvement & SOP Development
- Financial Controls: Internal Controls & Compliance Audit Preparation & Support Fraud Mitigation
- Operations: Multi-Million-Dollar Payment Processing Month-End Close Support Bank & Account Reconciliations
- Vendor & Compliance: Vendor Management & Onboarding 1099 Processing & Compliance Corporate Notary Public
- Technology & Core: Produce Pro ERP Microsoft Excel Analytical Problem-Solving
Certification
- CNP - Certified Notary Public
LANGUAGES
Spanish
Professional Working Proficiency
Timeline
Accounts Payable Supervisor
Calavo Growers Inc
09.2025 - Current
Accounts Payable Specialist
Calavo Growers, Inc.
06.2014 - 08.2025
Office Administrative Assistant
Calavo Growers, Inc.
09.2011 - 05.2014
Associate of Science - Accounting
Ventura College