Accounts Payable Specialist

• Northern Pride Accounts Payable Specialist

The Accounts Payable Specialist is a year-round position which will be focused on accounts payable processing and varied accounting activities. This role is responsible for accurate and timely processing of checks, managing Vendors and Growers records, and ensuring compliance.

Responsibilities also include collecting vendors and growers’ information, calculating growers’ settlements. Additionally, this role performs accounting tasks which require critical thinking and discretion in carrying out established accounting processes and procedures set forth by Accounting Leadership and the Board of Directors.

• Sets up new vendors or turkey farmers/growers in the company’s payment systems, and handles payments.
• Reviews, audits, and validates accuracy of vendors data, and works to resolve discrepancies.
• Responds to Growers’ and Vendors’ inquiries regarding their payments, including any questions on possible deductions, accruals, and other payroll-related information they may require. Resolves any payment issues in a timely manner.
• Prepares the wire, ACH, check and online payments, Prepare year end 1099s
• Prepares payment summaries, reports, and other related data reporting.
• Performs routine tasks like data entry and the processing of transactions in accounts payable system.
• Reconciles accounts, general ledger accounts, and resolves accounting or financial transactions.
• Provides assistance relative to the preparation of financial statements, such as balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements. Assists with the month-end and year-end closing processes, ensuring timely completion.
• Interacts with Accounting, HR Teams, and operational leadership to make sure payment transactions and accounting transactions are aligned with budget and other policies.