Accounts Payable Specialist

The Accounts Payable Specialist will be responsible for overseeing and executing the Select Sires Member Cooperative (SSMC) accounts payable processes, ensuring timely and accurate payments to vendors and suppliers. This role requires strong attention to detail, the ability to manage multiple tasks effectively, and a solid understanding of financial principles.

Supervisory Responsibilities: * None

Duties/Responsibilities: * Invoice Processing: Review, verify, and process incoming invoices from vendors, ensuring accuracy in amounts, coding, and compliance with company policies.

• Payment Management: Prepare and process payments(checks, ACH, wire transfers) to vendors according to payment terms, ensuring timely and accurate disbursements.

• Vendor Communication: Maintain positive relationships with vendors by addressing inquiries, resolving payment issues, and providing necessary documentation. * Reconciliations: Perform monthly reconciliations of accounts payable, ensuring discrepancies are resolved and accounts are in balance. * Record Keeping: Maintain organized and up-to-date records of invoices, payment details, and related documents in the accounting system.

• Expense Reporting: Assist in reviewing employee expense reports, ensuring compliance with company policy, and processing reimbursements.

• Month-End Close Support: Assist with the month-end closing process by ensuring that all accounts payable transactions are recorded and reconciled accurately.

• Compliance and Reporting: Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting standards, and assist in audits as needed.

• Continuous Improvement: Identify process improvements in the accounts payable cycle and work with the finance team to implement them.

• All other duties as assigned.

Personal Attributes:

• Detail-oriented and highly organized.

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities effectively.

• Team-oriented, with a collaborative mindset.

• Ability to collaborate with large groups of people across remote locations.

• Knowledge of the agricultural, dairy and or beef industries helpful but not required.

Qualifications:

• Education: High school diploma or equivalent required. Associate’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field preferred.

• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of experience in accounts payable or related accounting roles.

• Technical Skills: Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite, SAP, etc.), Microsoft Office Suite (Excel in particular), and strong knowledge of data entry procedures.

• Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy and attention to detail when processing payments and reconciling accounts.

• Communication Skills: Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact with internal teams and external vendors.

• Time Management: Ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

• Problem solving: Strong ability to analyze discrepancies, identify solutions, and work effectively under pressure.

Preferred Skills:

• Experience with ERP systems and automated accounts payable platforms.

• Knowledge of accounting principles and procedures related to accounts payable.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

Benefits * Salary * 401(k) * 401(k) matching * Dental insurance * Disability insurance * Health insurance * Health savings account * Life insurance * Paid time off * Vision insurance Apply * At https://ssmcoop.com/careers/ fillable application

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $17.28 - $18.13 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Commute:

• Logan, UT 84321 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Logan, UT 84321: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $17 - $18