What are the responsibilities and job description for the OR - Accounts Payable Craftsman position at Monrovia?

Job Description

About Us

At Monrovia we are dedicated to creating a more beautiful world by selecting and growing plants of superior quality. We know that creating a beautiful garden or landscape is about connecting to the beauty of nature. We use our hearts, minds, and hands to nurture plants for all types of landscapes. Our passion for plants, use of natural processes, and our years of experience result in plants that enable consumers to achieve a landscape of exceptional beauty and share in the joy that comes from creating healthy living spaces.

About the Role

The Accounts Payable Craftsman will be working onsite at our beautiful nursery in Dayton, Oregon and is responsible for performing a range of accounting and clerical tasks related to the accounts payable function. This generally includes receiving, processing, and verifying invoices, tracking, and recording purchase orders, and processing payments which all require knowledge and competency in accounts payable principles and practices, as well as accuracy and attentiveness to detail.

You will

Accurately and efficiently perform all accounts payable processes assigned including, but not limited to, receipt of all invoices, sorting, review for approvals, account numbers, monitoring discounts, and payment terms.
Communicate frequently with outside vendors and internal customers both verbally and written on matters relating to accounts payable transactions.
Process checks for payment.
Charge expenses to accounts and cost centers by analyzing invoice / expense reports; recording entries.
Perform monthly balancing and reporting via accrual / month end processes.
Invoice and credit accounts involved within the accounts payable system.
Prepare properly authorized and approved invoices for payment by batching and inputting into the Oracle payable system.
Research and resolve vendor and / or departmental inquiries on invoice related issues.
Audit vendor invoices for errors, inconsistencies, and special conditions on the invoices and supporting documents.
Resolve problems and respond to non-routine inquiries relating to accounts payable records, office policies, and operations.
Positively contribute to a team that is willing and able to execute tasks and responsibilities in an accurate, timely and consistent manner.
Perform other related duties to benefit the mission of the company as assigned.
Protect Monrovia's integrity by keeping information confidential.
Reference Monrovia's values as a starting point, model and demonstrate the highest levels of legal and ethical behavior in the execution of duties.
Apply and model the principles of MNQ / Lean Six Sigma in all activities to improve accounts payable processes and ensure continuous utilization and management of Oracle Cloud.

Who You Are

You have basic knowledge of GAAP Principles.

You have knowledge of Chart of Accounts / General Ledger coding.

You are familiar with direct expense versus inventory and the importance of this distinction.

You possess the ability to successfully work in a fast paced, high processing volume environment.

You understand 3-way matching.

You have the ability to maintain a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.

You can interpret an invoice (ship to vs bill to, terms, PO etc.)

You understand accruals, what they mean, why they are important, how you accrue and what for.

You possess strong verbal and written communication skills.

You can conduct research and resolve vendor and / or departmental inquiries on invoice related issues.

You have the ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, verbal, or diagram form.

You can work independently with minimal direction and be able to complete complex accounting assignments.

You have a general understanding of payment processes (i.e., what types of payments require attachments)

You have a strong sense of urgency and accountability.

Attributes You Possess For Success

You are proactive in creating new and improving existing accounting processes and tasks to help the department meet its responsibilities in an accurate, timely, and consistent manner.

You are a positive role model who is highly motivated, resourceful, and possesses a strong work ethic.

You are skilled in Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and Word - Oracle familiarity is a plus.

You are proficient in typing and 10-Key.

You have 5 years of full cycle Accounts Payable experience.

Benefits at Monrovia

When you participate in our 401(k) plan, you'll get a company match of up to 4%.

You will earn an hourly rate of $24 - $26 (hourly rate based on experiance), weekly overtime after 55 hours.

You will be eligible to participate in medical, dental, vision and life insurance.

You will earn paid vacation and sick time.

You will be able to purchase Monrovia plants for your own garden at 20% off wholesale prices.

At Monrovia, we not only grow the most beautiful plants - we also grow careers. Come grow with us.

Monrovia is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from harassment and discrimination. We are committed to recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting qualified people of all backgrounds, and make all employment decisions without regard to any protected status.

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