A​/P Specialist

Location Description

Wakefield is one of the largest production facilities within Michael Foods. We serve as a flex plant and are able to produce everything from a whole pasteurized egg to liquid, dried, hardboiled and curds.

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

• Process invoices and credit memos through data entry and through automated invoicing system.
• Verify accuracy of invoices and credit memos by reviewing quantities, prices, general ledger and sales tax coding, and appropriate approvals.
• Research and resolve invoicing discrepancies in automated invoicing system. Communicate with vendors and purchasing personnel to resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Monitor open purchase orders in SAP
• Code non-purchase order invoices and credit card transactions
• Create FI invoices to record sales of miscellaneous, non-inventoried items.
• Provide backup for other staff members.
• Assist with month-end closing by preparing journal entries and key figures.
• Perform administrative or clerical duties including filing, copying, etc. as well as willing to make improvements in your area of responsibility.
• Assume personal responsibility to ensure a safe and healthy workplace for everyone. Adhere to all safety policies and procedures. Incorporate safety and health in all jobs and tasks. Participate in SRMP (Safety Mgmt.).
• Adhere to Quality work practices, follow GMP’s, maintain sanitary conditions and ensure accuracy is maintained.
• Ensure regulatory compliance within GAAP and maintain fiduciary responsibility.
• Perform other Administrative Accounting duties of a similar nature or level.

Education
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Higher education, such as Associate or Bachelor’s degree, or equivalent experience preferred.

Experience
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Demonstrate ability to make process improvements, personal development, and highly organized in filing, spreadsheets, and data tracking.

Other

Skills And Abilities

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• Demonstrated aptitude for effective, efficient, and innovative use of IS technologies. Ability to maintain integrity of current Microsoft Word, Excel, etc. documents.
• Highly developed analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills
• Organized, detail-oriented and able to work efficiently with minimal supervision.
• Understand processes with goal of making improvements.
• Accounting experience a plus
• SAP experience preferred.