Accounts Payable

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Invoice processing— Accurately enter a high volume of invoices into system, match invoices to purchase Orders and code expenses to proper G/L Accounts.
• Review all payables distributions for accuracy.
• Research any pricing and quantity differences with Purchasing and Receiving Department.
• Monitor accounts to ensure payments are up to date.
• Communication with internal and external customers.
• Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately. Maintain vendor invoice files, support annual financial audit, and perform other duties as assigned.
• Assists collections to verify status of delinquent accounts.
• Provide support to the other groups in accounting as needed.
• Participate in the completion and preparation of regularly scheduled year end activities and reporting.
• Meet all company work schedule and attendance expectations and perform within the physical and environment demands of the job.
• Regularly required to stand, sit, see, speak, hear, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, or the other electronic device.
• Occasional light moderate lifting of office products and supplies may be required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or one to three months related experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to operate computers and electronic devices.
• Food Distribution software experience would be a plus.
• Proficiency with MS Office.
• Ability to use Accounts software and/or other financial software.
• 2-4year experience in accounts payable/receivable or experience in general accounting position.
• Strong organization and communication skills.
• Ability to work under limited supervision. Proactive, flexible and highly motivated.
• Have analytical abilities, team working capabilities and be results oriented.
• Ability to work in a high-volume department.
• Prior Produce industry experience is highly desirable.

• Computer skills required
  • Accounting Software (QuickBooks)
  • Word Processing Software (Word)
  • Electronic Mail Software (Outlook)
  • Spreadsheet Software (Excel)