Accounts Payable Clerk (LWJC)

PRIMARY FUNCTION

Responsible for performing general accounting processes, (A/P, A/R and general ledger) and administrative duties for assigned location.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Perform a variety of accounting, accounts payable and receivable tasks (i.e. match, code and enter invoices, maintain vendor files, review vendor invoices, etc.) for the assigned location
• Review and verify accuracy of assigned location(s) payroll; generate reports, verifying data and make corrections as specified by supervisors for each pay period
• Calculate and prepare payments (i.e. grower, settlements, bank assignments, IRS fuel levies, bonus and incentive payments, etc.); enter into system for payment
• Collect and analyze data, prepare relevant reports and distribute to appropriate personnel
• Review production reports (i.e. inventory, headcount, payroll, etc.) for accuracy; partner with Operation/Production personnel to rectify report errors/variances; notify appropriate personnel of unrectified discrepancies
• Analyze, prepare and enter data for required general ledger entries; reconcile any discrepancies prior to entry
• Partner with other internal departments to investigate and resolve unmatched invoices
• Train/cross-train others on new policies and procedures
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This is an Individual Contributor role with required competencies: Functional/Technical Skills, Action Oriented, Problem Solving, Learning on the Fly, and Interpersonal Savvy

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

• High School diploma or equivalent
• Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, business preferred

EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS

• Minimum two (2) years relevant clerical and accounts payable or accounts receivable experience; A/P or A/R experience within a manufacturing setting preferred
• Strong customer focus with the ability to communicate with internal and external customers in a timely and professional manner
• Must have exceptional communication, both verbal and written, attention to detail and the ability to resolve issues efficiently and effectively
• Proficient computer and math skills
• Self-starter who demonstrates strong initiative and sense of urgency, with the ability to work in a fast paced environment
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects while maintaining attention to detail
• Must possess a strong customer-centric attitude, high energy level and a strong sense of urgency