Accounts Payable Clerk

Roskam Foods•Kentwood, MI

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Founded in 1923 and headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Roskam Foods is a leading contract manufacturer that partners with world-renowned food brands, retailers, and food service providers to produce a myriad of frozen, refrigerated and shelf-stable products. We’re a scaled, diversified operation with over 2 million square feet of manufacturing and 50 production lines across 8 facilities in the U.S. and Canada. We believe in the power of purpose-driven leadership to generate value for all. And we’re on a mission to optimize the potential of our people and brands. We are passionate about multiplying possibilities for our employees and our partners. Roskam Foods produces and packages food products with the goal of consistently meeting and exceeding customer expectations for quality, safety, and wholesomeness.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
1 to 3 years of experience in Accounts Payable, Accounting, or related finance function.
Strong data entry accuracy and attention to detail.
Proficiency in Microsoft office applications, especially Excel.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
High attention to detail
Accountability
Customer service oriented
Good problem solving skills
Great teamwork and collaboration
Has a process improvement mindset
Is adaptable to changing priorities

Nice To Haves

Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
Experience with ERP systems such as Dynamics 365, SAP, Oracle, NetSuite or similar preferred.
Experience with Medius or similar AP automation platform preferred.
Experience in a manufacturing or food manufacturing environment preferred.
Familiarity with three-way matching and purchasing order processing preferred.
Knowledge of 1099 reporting requirements preferred.

Responsibilities

Review, code, and enter vendor invoices accurately and timely into the AP system (Medius).
Verify invoice details, pricing, quantities, and supporting documentation.
Perform three-way matching between purchase orders, receiving documents, and vendor invoices.
Research and resolve invoice discrepancies, pricing variances, and receiving issues.
Maintain accurate vendor master data including addresses, payment terms, tax information, and banking details.
Assist vendors with payment status inquiries and account reconciliations.
Support vendor onboarding and collection of required documentation.
Prepare invoices for approval and payment in accordance with company policies and Delegation of Authority requirements.
Assist with weekly payment runs including ACH, wire transfers, and checks.
Maintain payment documentation and supporting audit trails.
Reconcile vendor statements and investigate outstanding balances.
Assist with monthly accounts payable aging reviews.
Ensure open invoices and credits are resolved on a timely basis.
Assist in the preparation of month-end accruals and account reconciliations.
Support accounts payable close activities to ensure liabilities are recorded in the appropriate accounting period.
Provide requested documentation for internal and external audits.
Adhere to established accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
Support compliance with sales tax, 1099 reporting, and record retention requirements.
Maintain confidentiality of company and vendor information.
Escalate unusual transactions, duplicate invoices, or control concerns promptly.
Identify opportunities to improve accounts payable processes, workflow efficiency, and system utilization.
Support accounts payable automation initiatives and process enhancement projects.
Participate in ERP and accounting system improvement activities.