Accounts Payable

COLUMBIA GRAIN•Great Falls, MT

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The primary responsibility of the Accounts Payable Specialist will be to assist the Accounting Team by ensuring the proper and accurate entry and coding of accounting-related transactions, invoices, expense reports, and the timely submission of vendor invoices and payments. The AP Specialist will work with the other members of the Accounting Team to work toward operational goals while maintaining quality and efficiencies.

Requirements

Associate degree in Business, Accounting, or Finance. Recent relevant experience can substitute for the educational requirement.
Knowledge of basic accounting (Accounts Payable).
Highly organized with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and assignments with deadlines.
Strong conceptual and problem-solving skills to evaluate problems and apply knowledge to identify appropriate solutions; ability to resolve issues effectively and efficiently.
Intermediate experience with Microsoft Excel.
High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
Excellent communication skills and the ability to interact with all levels within the company, and with vendors and customers.
Ability to uphold and maintain discretion and care regarding confidential and sensitive personnel and company information.
Ability to be flexible and adaptive to successfully achieve the function of the position.
Ability to follow procedures in accordance with the audit.
Successful completion of initial and ongoing employment screens, including but not limited to criminal background, drug test, and vehicle record, as required.

Responsibilities

Monitor and process vendor invoices and payments, including reviewing system records, scheduling payments, verifying banking details, reconcile vendor statements, and identifying discounts, when applicable.
Accurately enter and verify invoice data into the accounting system to ensure accuracy and completeness.
Prepare and issue manual checks on a weekly basis as required.
Maintain payment records and accurately post transactions in the accounting system.