Specialist, AP/AR Experienced

CHS, Inc.•Inver Grove Heights, MN

About The Position

This position is responsible for processing vendor invoices within corporate ERP systems in conjunction with company policies and standard internal control procedures. The ideal candidate must have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written; be detail oriented, adaptive, analytical, professional, and reliable; and be able to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced and high-volume environment with emphasis on accuracy, customer service and timeliness. The position will support internal business partners and their vendors through the entire procure to pay process. They will apply agile thinking to seek process improvement efficiencies as well as to understand the full procure to pay process and the systems involved.

Requirements

1+ years of experience in Finance, Accounting, and/or AP/AR
High School diploma or GED

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of accounts payable within SAP and Coupa
Proficient in MS Office suite
Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
Strong attention to detail and organization skills in a fast paced environment
Analytical mindset
Strong focus on: Process Improvements
Customer Service
System and learning agility
Team Collaboration
Associate or bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
Accounts Payable Specialist (APS) or Certified Accounts Payable Associate (CAPA) certification.

Responsibilities

Process PO related invoices and non-PO invoices in a timely manner while ensuring compliance with company policies and customer expectations.
Monitor processing of invoices and ensure timely payments.
Provide support to Accounts Payable team members as needed.
Work with vendors and appropriate internal business unit representatives to resolve any discrepancies in a timely and customer-focused manner.
Support vendor invoice delivery to our invoice processing systems.
Participate with Sourcing and business unit representatives to support purchase order maintenance as it relates to the processing of vendor invoices.
Research and answer inquiries from vendors and internal personnel in a timely and customer friendly manner regarding invoice payment status and related issues.
Prioritize tasks to ensure all deadlines are met.
Identify and communicate internal control gaps or process inefficiencies to AP supervisor and manager while bringing potential solutions forward.
Participate in special projects and other miscellaneous duties as assigned.
Participate in and support CHS initiatives, corporate values, and CHS capabilities which demonstrate how we work and unite us all around a common definition of excellence.