Job Purpose
Process and analyze accounts payable transactions for multiple business units while fostering positive relationships with vendors.
Essential Functions
• Use an understanding of the general ledger and business to review, route for approval, code, and process vendor invoices efficiently and accurately
• Identify, research, and resolve PO receipt to invoice matching discrepancies in a timely manner
• Respond to inquiries from vendors; research and resolve issues or discrepancies
• Regularly review and perform follow-up actions for items received but not invoiced
• Reconcile vendor account statements, ensuring account balances are kept current and in good standing
• Provide support to other Accounts Payable team members as needed
• Support new vendor setup requests, ensuring all necessary information is obtained from the vendor (W-9, Certificate of Insurance, Vendor Form, etc.)
• Ensure current vendor W-9s and Certificates of Insurance are kept on file
• Assist with annual processing of 1099s
• Provide support for month-end accounting close and special projects
• Comply with all food safety requirements, training, policies, and procedures
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned
Qualifications (Education, Experience, Competencies)
• High school diploma or equivalent; 2-year associate’s degree in accounting or higher preferred
• 2+ years of accounts payable and/or accounts receivable experience
• Prior experience in a multi-factory or multi-division company preferred
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications (Excel and Word)
• ERP experience, preferably with Microsoft Dynamics Navision, Great Plains, or SAP
• Process-driven with excellent customer service skills
• Able to take initiative, including a strong desire to suggest and develop process improvements
• Critical thinker with excellent problem-solving skills
• Self-motivated, goal oriented, quality driven, and capable of working independently with minimal supervision
• Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
• Solid work ethic demonstrating strict attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy
• Clear and effective verbal and written communication skills
Skills Required
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Two-year associate's degree in accounting or higher
- 2+ years of accounts payable and/or accounts receivable experience
- Prior experience in a multi-factory or multi-division company
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Excel and Word
- ERP experience, preferably Microsoft Dynamics Navision, Great Plains, or SAP
- Excellent customer service skills
- Process improvement initiative
- Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
- Strong organization and attention to detail
- Clear verbal and written communication skills
What We Do
The joy of baking has always brought people together. Rise is a company built on elevating expectations. It’s what sets us apart from others in the baking industry. And why we are dedicated to putting our customer's success above all else. We are a relationship-based company where the quality of our people is just as important as the quality of our products. Our environment encourages creativity, and we value an entrepreneurial and industrious approach to work. Simply put, we are a family. A place where honesty, respect and trust are the essential ingredients for how we do business. We take pride in working with creative individuals with a passion for what they do, and we’re always looking to expand our team.
