Accounts Payable Clerk

Summit Ag; Alden Township (IA); Vor Ort; USD 60.000 - 85.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Summit Farms is seeking an Accounts Payable specialist to manage invoice entry and weekly processing for Summit Farms and related entities. You will code invoices, ensure proper approvals, and coordinate with Treasury on payments.

The role emphasizes vendor data accuracy, timely payments, and improving processes with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central. Strong Excel and confidentiality are essential, with experience in ERP software and AI tools preferred.

Qualifikationen

• Associate degree in accounting or related field with four years of related experience.
• Experience with accounting/ERP software.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Familiarity with AI tools (e.g., Claude, ChatGPT, Copilot) preferred.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and work in a fast-paced environment.

Aufgaben

• Enter and process invoices timely and accurately.
• Ensure invoices are coded correctly and paid by the responsible entity.
• Verify spending approval by the appropriate authority.
• Distribute AP reports to managers for final approval and coordinate payments with Treasury.
• Pay vendors on time and maintain vendor information (W-9s, certificates of insurance).
• Reconcile vendor statements monthly and research discrepancies.
• Support fixed assets, debt amortization schedules, and special projects.
• Improve processes by leveraging the ERP system (Dynamics 365 Business Central).
• Assist with annual audits and follow established procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Kenntnisse

Time management

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Attention to detail

Ausbildung

Associate degree in accounting

4 years of related experience

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Excel

Microsoft Office

Jobbeschreibung

The Accounts Payable position is a key member of the Accounting team, responsible for invoice entry and weekly accounts payable processing for Summit Farms and its related entities, along with supporting accounting tasks and special projects.

• Enter and process all invoices timely and accurately
• Ensure each invoice is coded correctly and paid by the responsible entity
• Verify that spending has been approved by the appropriate authority
• Distribute AP reports to managers for final approval before coordinating payment release with Treasury

Vendor management and payment

• Pay vendors on time to avoid finance charges
• Maintain vendor information, including collecting W-9s and certificates of insurance before initial payment and keeping vendor listings and contact information current
• Reconcile vendor statements monthly and promptly research any discrepancies

Support the Accounting team with fixed assets, debt amortization schedules, and special projects

Improve current processes, including making greater use of the ERP system, Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Education, Experience and Other Qualifications:

• Associate degree in accounting or a related field, four years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience with accounting/ERP software
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
• Familiarity with AI tools (e.g., Claude, ChatGPT, Copilot) is preferred
• Strong time management and organizational skills, with the ability to prioritize a weekly workload, maintain attention to detail, and work in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality

Research and provide supporting documentation for annual audits of Summit Farms and related entities

Follow established procedures for assigned duties

Perform other duties as assigned