Accounts Payable Specialist

Job Purpose

Process and analyze Accounts Payable transactions for multiple business units while fostering positive relationships with vendors.

Essential Functions

• Identify, research, and resolve PO receipt to invoice matching discrepancies in a timely manner
• Respond to inquiries from vendors; research and resolve issues or discrepancies
• Regularly review and perform follow-up actions for items on the Received Not Invoiced (RNI) report
• Provide support to other Accounts Payable team members as needed
• Provide support for month-end accounting close and special projects
• Comply with all food safety requirements, training, policies, and procedures
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned

Qualifications (Education, Experience, Competencies)

• High school diploma or equivalent; 2-year accounting associate degree or higher preferred
• 1 year minimum business work experience
• Prior experience in a multi-factory or multi-division company preferred
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Excel and Word)
• ERP experience, preferably with Microsoft Dynamics Navision, Great Plains, or SAP
• Process-driven with the ability to demonstrate excellent customer service skills
• Critical thinker with excellent problem-solving skills Self-motivated, goal oriented, quality driven, and capable of working independently with minimal supervision
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
• Solid work ethic demonstrating strict attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy
• Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills