Accounts Payable Specialist

Do you get satisfaction from reconciling every last line even when the system fighting you is AS400 Were looking for an early career AP Specialist with real accounting roots: someone who owns 3-way matching hunts down discrepancies before they become problems and holds vendor relationships to the same standard as the numbers.

This role is Hybrid (4 days on- site and 1 day remote) based on the managers discretion.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Review and audit reimbursement and manual check(s) paperwork and purchase orders.
• Review daily Inventory Log shipment arrivals for receiving documentation purchase orders and QC stamps.
• Analyze and work with plants to resolve price problems.
• Enter payables for Non-Inventory Receiving Log and audit receiving documentation and invoices.
• Route freight invoices and freight claims to the Traffic Department.
• Verify and/or add new vendors to AS400.
• Verify total owed invoice information against purchase order information and receiving documents in order to process payments.
• Respond to inquiries from vendors and research payment issues as needed.
• Process and distribute reimbursement and manual check requests.
• Maintain Blanket Purchase Order information and verify receipt of monthly invoices.
• Verify Total-owed Pay-out Report and review for vendor name invoice number payment date and select payables.
• Perform month end close duties to include verification of inventory levels.
• Assist with training new AP clerks in AP policies and procedures.
• Cover duties for co-workers when team members are out of office.
• Other special projects as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 5 yearsof AP experience in distribution or manufacturing
• Bachelors degree in Accounting preferred; High school diploma or GEDrequired
• IntermediateExcelskills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Strongcommunication and interpersonal skills you work with vendors plants and internal teams daily

WHO WE ARE

Newly Weds Foods mission is to inspire new tastes across the globe and for over 90 years our spirit of innovation has guided everything we do. Founded in 1932 in Chicago what began as a simple but brilliant idea: marrying cake and ice cream into the worlds first ice cream cake roll has grown into something much bigger. Today we are a world leader in food ingredient innovation serving customers in more than 94 countries with an extensive portfolio spanning food coatings seasoning systems sauces functional ingredients and more.

Newly Weds Foods is headquartered in Chicago IL. We have a global network of over 31 manufacturing facilities and 24 R&D labs spanning North America Europe and Asia-Pacific. Our talented teams combine culinary artistry with food science to develop customized solutions that help our customers stand out on shelves and menus worldwide.

Were privately held people-focused and passionate about what we do. Join Newly Weds Foods and help shape the future of food.

COMPENSATION PACKAGE
The base salary for this position ranges from $50000 to $56000.

BENEFITS
At NWF we prioritize the well-being of our employees. We understand and appreciate that each persons needs are unique and ensure our benefits & well-being programs reflect that. Employees are eligiblefor the following benefits:

• Physical - Medical Prescription Drug Dental Vision
• Social - Paid Time Off Company Holidays Leave of Absence Flexible Work Arrangements Recognition Training Events
• Emotional Employee Assistance Program Wellbeing Programs Family Support Programs
• Financial 401k Employee Incentive Plan Life Accidental Death & Dismemberment Disability

Newly Weds Foods will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States without assistance or support from Newly Weds Foods. Any offer of employment is conditional upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen.