Accounts Payable Specialist

Darling Ingredients; Irving (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Darling Ingredients Inc. is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to manage invoicing and maintain AP records across the organization. You will process and reconcile invoices, manage data entry, and ensure payments are accurate and timely.

If you bring strong attention to detail, solid Excel/Word skills, and experience with JDE, you will help optimize supplier terms and support monthly closings and year-end reporting.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in accounting, finance or related field with relevant work experience
• 3+ years of general accounting experience
• Proficient in Word, Excel and Outlook
• JDE experience is preferred
• Strong organization and confidentiality

Responsibilities

• Process and reconcile invoices in the accounts payable system across business units
• Verify and approve invoices for payment within corporate approval levels
• Maintain supplier records and data in the ERP system (JDE)
• Prepare and run payments and assist in monthly closings
• Assist in year-end 1099 preparation and reporting
• Communicate with internal and external customers

Skills

Time management

Communication

Organized

Education

Associate's degree in accounting or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Outlook

JDE

Job description

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.

About Us

We’re one of the world’s leading practitioners of circularity, transforming materials from the animal agriculture and food industries into valuable ingredients. Ingredients that nourish people, feed animals and crops, and fuel the world with renewable energy.

About The Team

Darling Ingredients is an equal opportunity employer and gives consideration to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, pregnancy, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, physical or mental disability, military service, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state and local law. Know Your Rights: If you would like more information, please click on the link and paste into your browser: https://www.eeoc.gov/poster of this job.