Accounts Payable Clerk

Good Food Holdings Companies•Portland, OR

About The Position

New Seasons Market began in 2000 as a neighborhood market, a place where local communities can come together to connect with where their food comes from. A friendly, inviting place that honors its region’s farmers, ranchers, growers and makers. Today we are part of Good Food Holdings; a collection of regional specialty grocers committed to serving our communities with the highest quality of products and great service, where our goal remains the same: to build community through good food. Accordingly, we seek skilled team members who share the same commitments and who appreciate the fact that New Seasons Market celebrates diverse backgrounds and experiences. The Accounts Payable Clerk position has primary responsibility for the accurate, efficient, and timely processing of payables documents. The position is responsible for maintaining vendor relationships by ensuring that all transactions are processed correctly and on time, and by leveraging strong communication and research skills to quickly resolve any issues. This position requires a strong understanding of standard accounts payable processing and financial period cut-offs, and moderate-to-advanced Excel skills.

Requirements

2+ years of Accounts Payable experience in a high-volume environment
PC proficiency with MS Office (Excel, Access, Word)
Able to problem-solve, identify patterns, and suggest process improvement solutions
Ability to successfully communicate with vendors, stores & management
Able to work in a team environment
Successful personality traits: enjoys detail-oriented work, good organizational skills, customer service oriented, willingness to assist as needed so that department and company goals are met
Ability to deal pleasantly with various types of people and personalities
Demonstrates ability to manage own time and models a flexible work style. Shifts tasks as priorities and circumstances change, based on the department's needs and conditions. Creative with problem-solving and is solutions-oriented.
Embraces an agile work environment and guides others through change and continuous improvement.
Ability to read, analyze, and interpret instructions, technical procedures, or government regulations. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, employees, vendors, or other business partners of the organization.
Ability to calculate & analyze figures and amounts. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions.
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Responsibilities

Invoice matching, batching, coding, and data entry
Uses analytical skills to electronically process large amounts of data.
Maintain vendor relationships through communication and issue resolution
Vendor statement review
Period-end accruals (responsible for complete and accurate cut-offs)
Becomes proficient in the use of Oracle Fusion, Retalix, Job Router & DocuWare software.
Participates in special projects as assigned
Adheres to Bristol Farms' established Financial Integrity Policy
Maintains financial security and confidentiality by following internal accounting controls
Adheres to policies and procedures set forth in the employee handbook at all times

Benefits

All staff have access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and our 30% staff shopping discount.
Full-time, regular-status staff that regularly work 24 hours or more per week and have worked for 60 days are eligible for medical, dental, vision, pre-tax spending accounts, life, accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D), and disability benefits.
Full-time, part-time, and temporary staff who have worked for 60 days and are at least 21 years of age may participate in the 401(k) program.
Employees begin accruing PTO on their first day of employment; the amount they accrue depends on hours worked and tenure.
Staff may be eligible for paid holidays, depending on schedule and tenure.
Additional benefits include supplemental leave pay (such as parental or bereavement), a store incentive program based on financial & operational goals, paid time for volunteering at a 501(c)3 non-profit, discounts on some forms of public transportation, adoption assistance, and up to $40 reimbursement for dinner out or New Seasons Market groceries for their birthday.

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