Accounts Payable Specialist

Accounts Payable Specialist

Location: Omaha, NE, US, 68137-2210 Fargo, ND, US, 58108 Req ID: 2282 Salary Range: $53,520-$78,930 Incentive Opportunity: 5% - 10%

AgCountry Farm Credit Services (AgCountry), Farm Credit Services of America (FCSAmerica) and Frontier Farm Credit are financial cooperatives that operate under shared management across eight states. While each association is owned by its local farmers and ranchers, they collaborate by pooling resources, expertise, and talent to provide affordable credit, crop insurance, and financial services. Our associations are united by a common mission and commitment to serving rural America and supporting each other, which drives the success of the farmers, ranchers, and agribusiness we serve. We take pride in being a great place to work, and this enthusiasm is reflected in the relationships our team members foster with one another and with our customers.

Job Summary

Hybrid-Incumbent must work a percentage of time each week in either the Omaha, NE or Fargo, ND office. We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join our dynamic team. The Accounts Payable Specialists play a crucial role in ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of our payable activity, directly contributing to the overall success of our team and Associations. Individuals in this role must be self-motivated and pay great attention to detail.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Research, process, and reconcile activity in the accounts payable and general ledger accounting systems related to invoices and other types of payment requests.
• Analyze invoices and payment requests to ensure alignment with shared accounting and internal controls.
• Initiate and resolve billing and payment issues by collaborating with vendors and ensure import and invoice creation errors are resolved.
• Provide support and training to Association team members and Directors regarding accounts payable processes.
• Support monitoring of the shared mailbox, Salesforce channel, and shared phone lines and complete tasks as needed.
• Ensure appropriate IRS 1099 MISC designations are made, and that income type designations and taxpayer identification information is completed and W9's are received.
• Review outstanding credit card transactions and checks and follow up with team members, Directors, or vendors to resolve.
• Process customer cash-back dividend check re-issue requests, related stop payment procedures and customer letters.
• Identify and champion process improvements to ensure efficient and effective payment processes.
• Support various projects related to software, vendor invoice management, and vendor master data.

Education Requirements

Associate degree in Accounting, Business, Finance, or related field preferred.

Years of Experience

2+ years of experience including Accounts Payable and/or General Ledger accounting.

Why Us

For qualifying positions, we provide a competitive benefits package designed to support health and well-being, financial security, and work-life balance:

• Health Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement Plans: 401(k)
• Paid Time Off: Vacation, sick leave, paid holidays, and parental leave
• Additional Benefits: Life and disability insurance, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), wellness programs, tuition assistance, and short-term incentive pay