Accounts Payable Specialist

Red River Commodities is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to support our manufacturing operations in Fargo. In this role, you will process high-volume vendor invoices, three-way match POs, and ensure accurate, timely payments while following internal controls and food-industry compliance standards. You will reconcile vendor statements, research discrepancies, assist with month-end close, and work closely with purchasing, plant, and finance teams.

Success in this role requires attention to detail, strong ERP and Excel skills, and a commitment to safety, quality, and collaborative teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Process and code high-volume vendor invoices accurately and on time
• Perform 3-way match of invoices, purchase orders, and receipts, resolving discrepancies
• Prepare and schedule vendor payments in accordance with terms and cash-flow guidelines
• Reconcile vendor statements and respond to inquiries, credits, and disputes
• Maintain accurate AP records, documentation, and electronic files
• Assist with month-end close, accruals, and AP-related reports
• Collaborate with purchasing, plant operations, and finance to resolve issues
• Support compliance with internal controls, audit requests, and company policies
• Identify process improvement opportunities in AP workflows
• Uphold safety, quality, and teamwork values in a food-manufacturing environment

Required Skills

• Accounts payable processing
• Invoice matching (2-way/3-way)
• ERP/AP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Net
• Suite, Sage)
• Microsoft Excel (vlookups, pivots, filters)
• Purchase order workflows
• Vendor management and communication
• Reconciliations and statement review
• Basic GAAP and accrual concepts
• Data entry and accuracy
• Internal controls and documentation