Accounts Payable Specialist bei Butterball LLC

Job Summary

Performs clerical accounting duties in support of the organization's Accounts Payable (AP) function. Responsible for properly documenting and paying invoices while verifying accuracy and compliance with organizational policies. Reviews and verifies internal consistency, completeness, and accuracy of all documentation and adjusts as needed.

Key Responsibilities

·       Processes purchase orders (PO) and non-PO invoices within the system of record, verifying invoices are coded accurately and confirming receipt of goods or services. Ensures timely payments to vendors.

·       Handles invoice discrepancies by directing communication between internal and external teams.

·       Ensures that all credit memos for return and/or damaged items are issued by the vendor and properly documented within the AP system.

·       Maintains files for vendor invoices, including submission of new vendor information or changes.

·       Utilizes relevant system (i.e., SureTax) to verify that the sales tax rates are correct for items.

·       Verifies account balances on monthly statements and assists in preparing payments.

·       Cultivates positive relationships with suppliers, team members, and leadership.

·       Supports the department on special projects.

·       Assists with providing documentation for annual audits.

Minimum Qualifications (Educations & Experience)

·       High school diploma, GED, or equivalent

·       1+ year of relevant experience or the knowledge, skills, and abilities to succeed in the role

Butterball Core Competencies

Caring about people, valuing contributions, and empowering to succeed is the Butterball Way. We recognize the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to Butterball and seek to create an environment where everyone can thrive. Everyone has a seat at the table and is expected to embody our core competencies:

• Safety First: We put safety first. The health, safety, and well-being of our people, products, and turkeys is everyone's responsibility and everyone's jobs.

• Integrity: We trust each other to do the right thing. We act with integrity and gain the confidence and trust of others through honesty, respect, and authenticity.

• Stewardship: We take care of what matters. We are accountable to our commitments and take responsibility for the well-being of our teams, our quality, our customers, our business, our brand, and our communities. We are always answerable for our actions and those we lead.

• Enthusiastic Attitudes: We create a climate where everyone feels they belong and can be engaged, every day. Where our people are enthusiastic and motivated to do their best and work together to make great things happen.

• Continuous Improvement: We are committed to continuous improvement. We challenge ourselves and our company to constantly learn, develop, grow, improve, and innovate.

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

·       Familiarity with accounting office practices and procedures, including office administration, accounting, and/or bookkeeping best practices

·       Knowledge of accounting principles, financial regulations, and reporting standards

·       Good communication and interpersonal skills

·       Detail oriented with the ability to operate with a high level of accuracy and precision

·       Good critical-thinking, data review, and problem-solving skills

·       Solid time-management and organizational skills with the ability to effectively handle multiple priorities simultaneously

·       Proficient in Microsoft Suits and Accounting software (i.e., QuickBooks, M-Tech, SAP, etc.)

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

·       Associate’ s or bachelor’s degree in relevant field

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be regularly required to stand, sit, talk, hear, reach, stoop, kneel, and use hands and fingers to operate a computer, telephone, keyboard, and occasionally lift up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, color vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Working Conditions & Travel Requirements

• Work is performed in a climate-controlled office environment.

• The noise level of the environment is usually moderate.

• Occasional travel may be required.

Disclaimer

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of what is required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not imply or establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

Butterball, LLC is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to the fair and impartial treatment of all employees and applicants for employment without regard to gender, age, race, religion, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, military/veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, parental status, pregnancy, or any other status protected by law. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job.