A/P Associate

Michael Foods Inc.•Hopkins, MN

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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. Hopkins, MN is home to our Michael Foods, Inc. corporate headquarters. Hopkins is located 7 miles west of Minneapolis, boasting natural surroundings in a suburban environment that also provides quick access to major travel ways and local restaurants that give our community a distinct character. Located in the Excelsior Crossing building where employees are provided with beautifully landscaped walking paths and water features creating an optimal environment for outdoor and walking meetings, along with the opportunity to take a relaxing walk or outdoor lunch before, within, or after your work day.

Requirements

Minimum of 1-3+ years of accounts payable or other invoice processing related experience
Experience in computerized accounting systems and spreadsheet applications
Must have a proactive, positive attitude and be comfortable working in a fast paced, growth-oriented environment

Nice To Haves

Two (2) year accounting degree preferred
Experience with vendor automated invoice management system strongly preferred
Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills
Strong trouble shooting, problem solving, decision-making skills and desire to follow through issues
SAP experience preferred

Responsibilities

The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for the preparation of timely and accurate invoices for payment including but not limited to invoices, credit memos and expense reports.
This role is also responsible for the maintenance of vendor master records and weekly payment runs.
Direct contact with both internal and external customers as assigned.
Be able to work independently and with a group.
Invoice / Expense Report Processing
Research and resolve issues and exceptions via the automated invoice processing system in a timely manner
Research past due invoices, statement balances and take corrective action
Provide guidance to and answer questions from plant locations, co-workers, internal customers and vendors
Review vendor aging report and monitor vendors with a debit balance
Process, review and audit employee expense reports within Concur in accordance with T&E policy
Validate and train inbound invoices entering SAP
Payment runs
Generate multi-million dollar automatic payment runs
Initiate wires / ACHs through banking web-site
Review positive pay (paper check & ACH) exception list daily
Research, prepare and process void check information including stop payments when necessary
Vendor Master
Research and verify new vendor and vendor change requests from internal customers
Set-up, maintain and confirm vendors within SAP
Maintain W8 & W9 information to keep records updated for 1099s
Other Duties/Responsibilities
Uphold and enforce accounts payable departmental policies
Comply with accounts payable SOX guidelines
Perform special projects and other duties as assigned