Accounts Payable Specialist

Darling Ingredients Inc.; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Darling Ingredients Inc. in Irving, TX, is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to manage day-to-day invoice processing, data entry, and reconciliation across business units. The role ensures timely payments, adherence to approval levels, and accurate posting in the ERP system.

You will maintain supplier records, handle expense reports, assist monthly closings, and respond to inquiries. Strong organization, confidentiality, and proficiency with Word/Excel are expected; JDE experience is a

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in accounting, finance or related field with relevant work experience.
• 3+ years of general accounting experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Word, Excel and Outlook; JDE experience a plus.
• Strong organizational, time-management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Day-to-day processing and reconciliation of invoices across business units.
• Verify and approve invoices for payment; ensure compliance with approval levels.
• Enter data accurately and maintain General Ledger account assignments.
• Prepare and run payments in JDE and external banking systems; maintain supplier records.

Skills

General accounting experience

Time management

Communication skills

Confidentiality & integrity

Organized

Attention to detail

Education

Associate's degree in accounting, finance or related field

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

JDE

Job description

The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for compiling andmaintainingaccounts payable records.

Essential Duties/Responsibilities

• Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
• Responsible for theday-to-dayprocessing and reconciliation of invoices into the accounts payable system across all business units.
• Verifies and approves all invoices for payment.Ensurescompliance with corporate approval levels and authorities.
• Ensuresaccuratedata entry and consistent General Ledger account assignments.
• Prepares,auditsand runs payments for check,ACHand wire transactions within JDE and external banking systems.
• Creates andmaintainsaccounts payable payment calendar.Communicatestoboth internal and external customers.
• AssistsinmaintainingSupplier Master/Address Book in JDE system (addresses, name changes, banking information, etc.)
• Processes employee expense reports via Concur application.
• Analyzes Supplier accounts whenappropriate,assistsin maximizing paymenttermsand negotiates extended terms with Suppliers when necessary.
• Reconciles Supplier account statements and issues as they arise.
• Answers all internal and external accounts payable inquires and issues.
• Assistsin monthly closings (reports, accruals, etc.)
• Prepares andsubmitsyear end1099's.
• Maintains W-9 forms for all Supplier's.
• Processes Supplier Credit Applications.
• Performs office clerical duties such as filing, copying, scanning, faxing, FedExshipmentsand mail distribution.
• Other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate's degree in accounting,financeor related field with relevant work experience

Preferred Qualifications

• 3+ years of general accounting experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word,Exceland outlook.
• JDE experience is preferred.
• Organized, exceptional time management and communication skills (written and oral).
• Understands importance of confidentiality and integrity

Working Conditions and Physical Demands

• Occasionaltravel to off-site locations isrequired.
• Requires prolonged sitting and movement throughout office/work locations, as well as occasional use of computers and office equipment.
• Must occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, and climb or balance.
• Mustbe able to communicate effectively.
• Requires the ability tofrequentlylift and/or move up to10lbs.