Accounts Payable Specialist

Darling Ingredients•Iowa Township, IA

13d

About The Position

The Accounts Payable Specialist compiles and maintains accounts payable records and supports day-to-day invoice processing, payment preparation, supplier account maintenance, expense reporting, and month- and year-end accounting activities across business units. The role also handles accounts payable communications and related clerical duties. Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities at any time.

Requirements

Associate's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field, with relevant work experience.
Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Strong organization, time-management, and written and oral communication skills.
Understand the importance of confidentiality and integrity.

Nice To Haves

Three or more years of general accounting experience.
JDE experience.

Responsibilities

Process and reconcile invoices in the accounts payable system across all business units.
Verify and approve invoices for payment in compliance with corporate approval levels and authorities.
Ensure accurate data entry and consistent General Ledger account assignments.
Prepare, audit, and run check, ACH, and wire payments within JDE and external banking systems.
Create and maintain the accounts payable payment calendar and communicate with internal and external customers.
Assist with maintaining Supplier Master/Address Book information in JDE, including addresses, name changes, and banking information.
Process employee expense reports through Concur.
Analyze supplier accounts, help maximize payment terms, and negotiate extended terms with suppliers when necessary.
Reconcile supplier account statements and address issues as they arise.
Respond to internal and external accounts payable inquiries and issues.
Assist with monthly closings, including reports and accruals.
Prepare and submit year-end 1099s.
Maintain W-9 forms for suppliers.
Process supplier credit applications.
Perform office clerical duties, including filing, copying, scanning, faxing, FedEx shipments, and mail distribution.
Perform other duties as assigned.