Accounts Payable Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

About Our Company

Eagle Eye Produce is a premier grower shipper with more than 30,000 acres under cultivation. We grow in multiple states in the United States as well as several locations in Mexico. Our focus is to provide our customers with a year-round supply of the products we grow. These items include; several Potato varieties including organics, Onions, Watermelon, and Nogales Vegetables (Tomatoes, Peppers, Squash, Cucumbers). Additionally, we own and operate several state of the art production facilities across the United States. With Sales offices from New York to California, our team of experienced staff is dedicated to meeting our customer’s needs.

Our Mission: To be the Partner of Choice to our customers by growing and delivering the highest quality produce, providing exceptional customer service, and employing the best people in the industry.

Position Summary:

The Accounts Payable Specialist must be a reliable and precise professional to help Eagle Eye Produce properly maintain payable information. The Accounts Payable Specialist will maintain current accounts and assist in invoicing functions. We are seeking an experienced candidate who can analyze expense reports to assign payments to the proper cost centers, work with vendors to resolve past due invoices and reconcile monthly statements with vendors within a specific industry.

Required Skills / Competencies:

Knowledge Areas:

· Must be reliable and extremely trustworthy

· Ability to manage multiple projects with tight deadlines

· Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

· Must be able to work independently and as a team player in a fast-paced environment

· Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to manage sensitive and confidential situations with tact, professionalism, and diplomacy

Technical/Communication Skills:

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills

· Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software

· Ability to analyze problems and create solutions

· Ability to work under stress

· General business skills

Experience:

· 2+ years of experience in accounts payable or general accounting

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

· Route invoices for necessary approvals

· Process and audit invoices for discrepancies and accuracy

· Ensure accurate General Ledger coding

· Maintain vendor relationships to resolve any discrepancies

· Reconcile vendor statements to ensure all payments are accounted for and properly posted.

· Ensure adherence to and communicate AP/ policies and procedures to division managers

· Set up procedures to ensure that payments are timely and correct

· Accurately process and verify invoices using ABBYY verification software.

· Prepare and process payment runs on a weekly basis and as needed.

· Performs other duties as required

Expected Hours of Work:

• This position requires approximately 40 plus hours, as needed, to meet the demands of the business and complete the responsibilities of this position.

Work Environment:

• Duties and responsibilities are performed in an office, as well as a warehouse setting.
• This role routinely uses standard office equipment.

Physical Demands:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to access and navigate each department at the organizations facilities.
• Exposure to temperatures of approximately 42&degree; in the warehouse.
• Ability to speak to and hear customers and/or other employees via phone or in person.
• Must be able to life 20 pounds at times

Benefits/Compensation:

• Employer matched 401k up to 4% (100% vested)
• Paid PTO
• Paid Holidays
• Competitive Wages
• Health Insurance
• Wellness Programs
• Dental/Vision
• Group Life and Disability Insurance – company paid
• Employee Tenure Bonus
• Company Profit Sharing
• Annual Holiday Party