Simmons Foods · 1 week ago
Accounts Payable Administrator
Siloam Springs, AR
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expSimmons Foods is a company focused on the food processing industry, and they are seeking an Accounts Payable Administrator to perform accounting and clerical tasks related to the processing and payment of accounts payable. The role involves processing invoices, payments, and resolving vendor concerns while participating in team activities and supporting business objectives.
Food and BeverageManufacturingNutrition
Responsibilities
Processes invoices
Matches invoices to related paperwork
Enters invoices into accounting system in a timely manner, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies and procedures
Generates report to identify discrepancies
Researches to identify and correct error, obtaining approvals from managers as needed
Processes payments
Performs multiple payment runs, including checks and electronic payments
Generates report to identify invoices requiring payment
Gathers and matches supporting documentation
Reviews for anomalies and makes corrections as necessary
Distributes checks as needed
Reconciles any balance forward accounts as needed
Ensures timely payment within vendor terms
Resolves vendor concerns
Answers phone calls and emails from vendors and reviews incoming statements to resolve issues related to invoices
Researches records to confirm, verify and corroborate vendor-reported issue
Works with vendor to determine resolution and confirms with supervisor
Processes invoice if necessary
Cross-trains with other accounting employees to ensure day-to-day functions are accomplished regardless of absences
Participates as a member of the Team
Participates in the ongoing development, communication and implementation of team concepts, programs and policies; coordinates work to ensure best practices with all team members
Attends appropriate team meetings
As a member of the Team, fosters strong cohesiveness regarding all major issues; e.g., direction, annual plan, budget, policy changes, etc
Accepts responsibility to quickly identify any areas that lack cohesiveness, bringing them to the attention of the team leader and working with the team in a supportive manner to resolve issues and actively look for ways, and reinforce actions needed, to achieve synergy possible within the larger organization
Is familiar with Simmons’ established operating systems (e.g. quality, security, office environment, company policies, LEAN); understands the responsibility to maintain familiarity with the systems and this position’s role in support of these systems - including a consideration of the impact of individual actions on the systems and the responsibility to communicate concerns and improvement ideas
Performs other duties as necessary in support of business objectives
Qualification
Required
Minimum 1 year accounting experience
Basic understanding of math and accounting principles required
Use of personal computer, calculator, and 10-key and a working knowledge of Word and Excel required
Accurate data entry skills with attention to detail and strong organizational, interpersonal, analytical and verbal/written communication skills required
Must be able to work independently, be detail oriented and organized while working with a high degree of accuracy
High school diploma or equivalent
Preferred
Accounts payable experience a plus
Experience with ERP systems a plus
Preference for food processing or manufacturing organization
Some college, especially accounting classes
Benefits
We value military experience and welcome veterans to join our team.
Company
Simmons Foods
Simmons Foods manufactures and supplies poultry, pet, and animal nutrition products.
5001-10000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
David Jackson
Chief Operating Officer
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