Commodity & Freight Payable Specialist

About the role

The Commodity & Freight Payable Specialist processes the Accounts Payable activity for the Trading and Marketing business in a timely manner. This role reconciles vendor invoices, supports prompt payment of product and related expenses, and works with internal and external parties to resolve discrepancies.

Responsibilities

• Process payable matching between system transactions and third-party documentation
• Monitor tolerance write off activity for reasonableness relating to payable invoices
• Timely resolution of all discrepancies that arise during the reconciliation process
• Work with vendors and internal teams to obtain credit and rebills
• Maintain accounts payable paperless file system
• Comply with SOX policies and procedures

Qualifications

• An associate degree in accounting is preferred; a high school education is required
• A minimum of one year of accounting experience or equivalent is a plus
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and confidentiality, with a high level of integrity
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong organizational, critical-thinking and problem-solving skills is required
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and confidentiality with a high level of integrity
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word is required
• Ability to learn and efficiently use new software applications is a must
• Adaptability along with the ability to effectively work in a fast-paced, changing environment while managing shifting priorities, demands and timelines
• Sound strategic-thinking skills, with the ability to pivot when needed and foster cooperation among colleagues and management

Pay

The pay range for this position is outlined above. The final amount offered at the start of employment is determined based on factors including, but not limited to, experience level, knowledge, skills, abilities and geographic location, and the Company reserves the right to modify base salary at any time, including for reasons related to individual performance, Company or individual department/team performance and market factors.