Accounts Payable Specialist

Post Holdings, Inc.; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 26,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Foods, Inc. seeks an A/P Specialist to ensure invoices are paid on time, verify accuracy, and handle clerical duties. The role requires coordinating with internal and external customers while upholding food safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities include processing invoices and credits, resolving discrepancies with vendors, providing backup for staff, and performing general administrative tasks. A strong emphasis on safety and GMP compliance is essential.

Qualifications

• Combination of education and experience sufficient to perform duties.
• Effective English oral and written communication.
• Proficient in MS Excel and Word.
• Analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices and credit memos.
• Verify accuracy of invoices and credit memos by reviewing quantities, prices, coding and approvals.
• Communicate with vendors to resolve discrepancies.
• Provide backup for other staff members.
• Perform administrative or clerical duties including filing, copying, faxing, sending mail and typing.
• Accountable for a safe and healthy workplace and adherence to safety policies.
• Maintain GMPs and food safety/quality practices.
• Complete special projects and other duties as assigned.

Skills

English communication

Analytical thinking

Detail-oriented

Self-sufficient

Tools

MS Excel

MS Word

Job description

Business Unit Overview

Michael Foods, Inc. is a leader in the food processing and distribution industry with business in egg products, refrigerated grocery and potato products. We offer exciting job possibilities throughout our organization where you can enhance your career, sharpen your talents and make an impact. Join our company and be part of an innovative team that’s First in Food.

Location Description

Michael Foods, Inc. located in Mars Hill, Maine. Pineland Farms is one of the largest food manufacturing organizations located in Aroostook County. Our Mars Hill facility has over 200 incredible team members who work together to provide our customers with the best possible potato product.

Responsibilities

POSITION SUMMARY

The A/P Specialist is responsible for ensuring invoices are paid correctly and on time. S/he will verify accuracy of invoices, communicate with internal and external customers and perform administrative or clerical duties.

This position has the responsibility to always comply with Safety work rules as well as an obligation to reinforce Safety as a Core Value. Ensures that all policies, procedures and activities, related to Food Safety & Quality, are followed and complied with uniformly, in an effort to reduce product and process variability.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Process invoices and credit memos.
• Verify accuracy of invoices and credit memos by reviewing quantities, prices, coding and appropriate signatures of approval.
• Communicate with vendors to resolve discrepancies and respond promptly to information requests.
• Provide backup for other staff members.
• Perform administrative or clerical duties including filing, copying, faxing, sending mail and typing.
• Accountable for a safe and healthy workplace for everyone. Adhere to all safety policies and procedures and incorporate safety and health in all jobs and tasks.
• Adhere to Quality work practices, follow GMP’s, maintain sanitary conditions and ensure that product quality is maintained. Report to management any conditions or practices that may adversely affect food safety and quality.
• Complete special projects and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

A combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the duties of the position as described above.

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

• Effective English oral and written communication skills to effectively interact with others.
• Demonstrated aptitude for effective, efficient and innovative use of IS technologies. Proficient in MS Excel and Word preferred.
• Highly developed analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Organized, detail-oriented and able to work efficiently with minimal supervision.

The pay range for this position is $19.12 to $25.24 per hour.