What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Payable Specialist position at OFI?
Description
Job Description
Job Title: Accounts Payable Specialist
Location: Blakely, GA
Department: Finance
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
We are a global leader in food & beverage ingredients. Pioneers at heart, we operate at the forefront of consumer trends to provide food & beverage manufacturers with products and ingredients to delight their consumers. Making a positive impact on people and planet is all part of the delight. With a deep-rooted presence in the countries where our ingredients are grown, we are closer to farmers, enabling better quality, and more reliable, traceable and transparent supply. Supplying products and ingredients at scale is just the start. We add value through our unique, complementary natural, delicious and nutritious product portfolio. With our fresh thinking, we help our customers unleash the sensory and functional attributes of cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts and spices to create naturally good food & beverage products that meet consumer expectations. And whoever we’re with, whatever we’re doing, we always make it real.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Cost Accountant, the Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for day-to-day operations in areas associated with procure-to-pay. The role encompasses timely coordination and collaboration with various US finance and supply team members and the Global Business Services (GBS) team.
Position Responsibilities
- Review all invoices for appropriate documentation and approval before payment.
- Sort and distribute incoming mail.
- Recognize and understand the variety of Documents related to Accounts Payables, Grower Payable, and Supply Chain
- Timely entering of accounts payable into the system
- Reconcile vendor statements, research and correct discrepancies
- Match invoices to checks, and distribute checks accordingly
- Process weekly check and ACH runs
- 1099 maintenance
- Scan documents into the workflow solution software and reconcile documents to ensure accuracy.
- Ensure individual document numbers are properly referenced
- Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, per company policy and accepted accounting practices
- Respond to all vendor inquiries
- Assist in month-end closing procedures centered around payables including reconciliation reports and statements.
- File and store documents per retention guidelines
- Assist the Cost Accountant and Finance Director with special projects as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Position Requirements
- High School Diploma is required.
- Minimum Two (2) years of Accounts Payable experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment, is required.
- Full Cycle accounts payable experience is preferred
- Proficiency in SAP is preferred
- Must possess strong organizational and time management skills
- Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing is required
- Ability to interact with employees and vendors professionally is required.
Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the organization's ongoing needs.
Ofi provides equal opportunity for all persons regarding hiring without discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation. All employment will be based on qualifications, merit, and business need. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, contact us at US-Talent.Acquisition@ofi.com.
At ofi, we celebrate our diversity. Olam Americas LLC is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.
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Reviewed On: 03/07/2025
Approved By: Shon Ford HR Manager
