Accounts Payable Specialist | ERP & Process Enhancement

Summit Ag; Alden Township (IA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

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.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Confidentiality

Attention to detail

Education

Associate degree in accounting

4 years of related experience

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

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.