Accounts Payable Specialist

Company: Red River Commodities
Location: Fargo
Posted on: November 20, 2024

Job Description:

Red River Commodities processes sunflowers and select other specialty crop agricultural products to create food ingredients. We contract directly with local growers to provide the freshest possible grains at the best possible prices and our processing facilities are in the heart of sunflower seed and grain-growing regions. Our team shares core values focused on family, pride, passion, safety, and integrity. We work hard, play harder, embrace authenticity, and always support one another to achieve our goals.

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Position Overview:Red River Commodities is seeking a detail-oriented and highly organized Accounts Payable Specialist to join our finance team. The Accounts Payable Specialist will be responsible for processing and managing the company's accounts payable functions to ensure accurate and timely payments to vendors, suppliers, and other service providers. This role is crucial to maintaining strong vendor relationships and supporting the financial operations of Red River Commodities as we continue to transform specialty crops into high-quality food ingredients.
Key Responsibilities:

• Invoice Processing: Review, verify, and process a high volume of vendor invoices for payment. Ensure invoices are accurate, properly coded, and comply with company policies and procedures.
• Payment Preparation: Prepare and execute weekly and monthly payment runs, including check payments, ACH transfers, and wire transfers, ensuring that all payments are made within agreed-upon terms.
• Vendor Account Reconciliation: Reconcile vendor statements and accounts, ensuring that any discrepancies or outstanding balances are identified, investigated, and resolved in a timely manner.
• Expense Management: Assist with tracking and reporting on departmental expenses. Ensure all expenditures are properly authorized and coded to the correct general ledger accounts.
• Data Entry and Recordkeeping: Accurately enter all accounts payable data into the accounting system. Maintain organized and up-to-date records of all payment transactions, invoices, and supporting documentation for audit and reporting purposes.
• Communication with Vendors: Serve as a point of contact for vendors and suppliers, answering inquiries related to invoice status, payment schedules, and account discrepancies. Foster positive relationships with vendors to support business operations.
• Compliance: Ensure that all payments and transactions comply with company policies, internal controls, and applicable tax laws. Assist with tax reporting as needed, including the preparation of 1099 forms at year-end.
• Support Month-End and Year-End Closing: Assist the accounting team with month-end and year-end closing procedures, providing necessary documentation and reporting to ensure timely and accurate financial statements.
• Process Improvement: Continuously evaluate accounts payable processes for efficiency and accuracy, suggesting and implementing improvements as needed.
• Cross-Department Collaboration: Work closely with internal departments, including Purchasing, Receiving, and Operations, to ensure that purchase orders, receiving reports, and invoices are matched and processed promptly.
  Qualifications:
  • Education: Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; or equivalent work experience in accounting or finance.
  • Experience: 2+ years of experience in accounts payable or general accounting, preferably in a manufacturing or food production environment. Experience with high-volume invoice processing is highly preferred.
  • Technical Skills: Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar ERP system). Advanced Excel skills are required for data entry, reporting, and reconciliation tasks.
  • Attention to Detail: Strong attention to detail and accuracy in processing invoices, payments, and financial records.
  • Organizational Skills: Excellent organizational and time-management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
  • Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively with internal teams and external vendors.
  • Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to analyze data, identify discrepancies, and work independently to resolve issues promptly.
  • Team Player: Ability to work well with cross-functional teams and collaborate effectively in a dynamic work environment.
  • Confidentiality: Ability to handle sensitive financial information with discretion and maintain confidentiality.
    Company Benefits:At Red River Commodities, we value our employees and are committed to providing a supportive and rewarding work environment. As a member of our team, you will enjoy a competitive salary, comprehensive health benefits, and opportunities for career growth and development. Below are some additional benefits that we offer.
    
    • On-demand pay available through Tapcheck
    • Paid time off
    • Paid Holidays
    • 401k & company match
    • Profit Sharing
    • Employee Assistance Program
      Red River Commodities and its subsidiaries are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, sex, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws. This applies to all employment practices within our organization. Red River Commodities makes hiring decisions based solely on qualifications, merit, and business needs at the time. We are committed to maintaining a legal and compliant workplace. As part of our hiring process, Red River Commodities participates in the E-Verify program. #RRC24
      
      
      
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