Accounts Payable Representative

Description

Come grow with us!

Pacific Coast Fresh Company is a local, family-owned produce distributor that has proudly served our Pacific Northwest retail, wholesale and foodservice customers since 1977. We are now one of the largest independent produce distributors in the Northwest with distribution centers in Portland, Oregon and Seattle (Kent), Washington.

Our employees are a big part of our success, and we truly believe the words of our founder, Emil Nemarnik, who often said "Take good care of your employees, customers, shippers, and farmers and they will make you successful." As an Accounts Payable Representative, you'll earn not only a competitive hourly wage and comprehensive benefits but also open doors to a wide variety of advancement opportunities. Pacific Coast Fresh Company takes pride in developing employees and recruiting from within. Previous Accounts Payable Representatives have gone on to various positions, including Level 2 - Dual AP/AR, Level 3 Dual AP/AR plus reporting, Staff Accountant, and more.

General Description: This position is within a high-volume accounting department processing daily receiving material, payables invoices, and purchase order information. The Accounts Payable Representative processes daily receiving material, payables invoices, and purchase order information. On a weekly basis, this position will process and print checks to be paid to vendors. This position is responsible for working with buyers and vendors to resolve payment issues.

What you'll do...

• Process incoming invoices from fax, mail, or email. This includes comparing them to purchase orders and forwarding them to buyers for payment approval.
• Input approved invoices and check requests into accounting software for payment processing.
• Once a week, process payables checks and necessary reports. This includes printing and mailing the checks.
• Develop and maintain sound business relations with vendors. This includes handling requests from vendors, buyers, and employees in regard to payables issues.
• Enter and maintain vendor information within accounting software.
• Keep and maintain vendor payment files.
• Assist in order accounting and clerical jobs, as needed.

What we're looking for...

• 2 years of accounts payable experience.
• High School diploma or GED. College degree preferred.
• Excellent problem-solving abilities.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of PC and MS Office (with emphasis on Excel).
• Knowledge of automated accounting software.
• Knowledge of current credit laws is mandatory.
• Attention to detail.
• Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus.

What you'll gain...

• The opportunity to contribute, learn a lot, and have fun along the way.
• Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) and profit-sharing plan as well as paid time off.
• Regular and constructive performance feedback.
• Healthy, fresh produce you can eat or take home to your family through our generous employee purchase program.

Pacific Coast Fresh Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer and, as such, considers individuals for employment according to their abilities and performance.  Employment decisions are made without regard to race, age, religion, color, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, citizenship and immigration status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by law. 

Pacific Coast Fresh Company participates in the E-Verify Electronic Employment Verification Program. To ensure that we continue to maintain a safe work environment, all employees must pass a pre-employment drug screen and background check prior to beginning work.

Salary : $22 - $24