What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Payable Specialist position at Bland Farms?
I. Job Summary
The accounts payable associate is responsible for providing financial, administrative, and clerical services. This includes the maintenance, processing, and monitoring of payments and expenditures in an effective and efficient manner that are accurate and timely.
II. Responsibilities
· Perform the day to day processing of accounts payable transactions to ensure that finances are maintained in an effective, up to date and accurate manner.
o Receive and verify invoices and requisitions for good and services.
o Review and verify all invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prio to payment.
o Prioritize invoices according to cash discount potential and payment terms.
o Ensure correct coding of vendor, cost center, and general ledger account, invoice amount, and matching these to check or electronic funds transmissions (ACH) output.
o Verify that transactions comply with financial policies and procedures.
o Sort and distribute incoming mail.
o Prepare batches of invoices for data entry.
o Enter invoices for payment.
o Manage and process the weekly check runs.
o Prepare vendor checks for mailing.
o Prepare vendor electronic funds transfer.
o Prepare manual checks when required.
o Maintain listing of accounts payable.
o Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately.
o Prepare and transmit an accurate positive pay report timely to the bank.
o 1099 maintenance.
o End of year 1099 processing.
o Respond to all vendor inquiries.
o Reconcile vendor statements, research and correct discrepancies.
o Prepare month closing reports and verify accuracy with the General Ledger.
o Assist in month end closing.
· Perform the day to day processing of grower liquidation transactions to ensure that finances are maintained in an effective, up to date and accurate manner.
o Verify payments, invoice amounts, and pack-out percentages.
o Perform other accounting duties as assigned.
I. Work Experience Required
· 2 years of Accounts Payable experience.
· Proficient in Excel and Word.
· Ability to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced and high-volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness.
· Must be well organized and a self-starter.
· Excellent interpersonal skills.
II. Minimum Skills Required
· High School Diploma required, college courses in accounting preferred.
Pay is dependent on experience, education, etc.
Disclaimer
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $21.10 - $22.16 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Work Location: In person
Salary : $21 - $22