Accounts Payable

Greater Sandusky Partnership; Sandusky (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Chef’s Garden in Sandusky, OH, is seeking an Accounts Payable professional to manage vendor invoices and payments. You will reconcile credit cards, maintain vendor data, and assist with month-end closing while upholding company policies and controls.

Ideal candidates hold an accounting/finance degree with 1–3+ years AP experience, strong attention to detail, and solid communication skills. Knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 is a plus. This is a full-time, on-site role in Ohio.

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance or related field.
• 1–3+ years in accounts payable or general accounting.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and AP processes.
• Proficiency with accounting software; Microsoft Dynamics 365 a plus.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile vendor statements and AP aging.
• Review and process vendor invoices and expense reports.
• Reconcile credit card accounts monthly.
• Prepare check distributions and ACH payments.

Skills

Accounts payable

Attention to detail

Communication

Problem solving

Confidential information handling

Education

Associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Job description

Over the last 40 years, we’ve worked hard to build The Chef’s Garden. It’s a unique niche - home to creativity, innovation, a commitment to excellence, and some of the best produce in the world. What started as a small family farm has grown to include many more people - still family nonetheless. We’re humbled that you’d consider joining us in the work that we do.

Position Summary

The Accounts Payable position handles the Vendor payment functions for the organization, including but not limited to entering Vendor invoices, reconciling credit card activity, processing payments by check, ACH, or credit card.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Reconcile vendor statements with AP aging on a timely basis to ensure accuracy of vendors’ accounts.
• Review, verify and process vendor invoices (purchase order invoices and nonpurchase order invoices) and expense reports.
• Reconcile all Credit Card accounts monthly.
• Prepare and perform check distribution and ACH payments including compiling back up documentation for approval.
• Maintains financial historical records by filing accounting documents.
• Set up new Vendors and maintain Vendor database.
• Research, communicate and resolve invoice discrepancies and issues.
• Research, communicate and resolve expense reimbursement discrepancies and issues.
• Work with Purchasing and various departments for timely submission and payment of invoices.
• Assist with month-end closing activities and reporting.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and accounting procedures.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 1–3+ years of accounts payable or general accounting experience
• Knowledge of accounting principles and AP processes
• Proficiency in accounting software, Microsoft Business Central a plus
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Good organizational and time management skills
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to handle confidential financial information
• Approach your role in ways that align with the core values of The Chef’s Garden.
• Service-mentality: People always come first
• Do things the right way: Commit to the extra step, minute, or method that leads to excellence
• Commit to Quality: Care about the work that you do
• Help others where necessary and ask for help when needed.
• Develop an understanding of the way that your role contributes to the larger mission of The Chef’s Garden: To grow exceptional vegetables, care for each other and the land, and inspire a vegetable-forward future

At The Chef's Garden, equal talent will always get equal opportunity.

We are a drug-free workplace. Background check and drug test required.