Reports To: AP Supervisor Department: Finance/Accounting

Location: Salinas, CA Position Type: Full Time

Shift: 1^st shift Schedule: 8AM – 5PM (OT and weekends, as required.  *May vary, depending on business needs

Classification: Non-exempt Hourly Rate: $28.00 - $29.75/hr.

Position Summary

The AP Specialist is responsible for managing all accounts payable activities related to the operations of the business. This role ensures accurate and timely processing of invoices, vendor payments, and financial transactions; in order to support the efficient flow of goods and services.

Required Qualifications

• High School diploma is the minimum requirement. Associate degree in Accounting or Finance preferred.
• At least two (2) years of relevant experience preferred.

Desired Qualifications

• Intermediate knowledge of Accounting and Business ERP software systems plus Microsoft applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, Internet.
• Manufacturing environment experience is preferred.
• Experience in Microsoft Dynamics BC or NAV.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. 

Responsibilities

• Performs various accounts payable functions, including but not limited to:
  • Receive and process vendor invoices daily in ERP system, 3 way-match to purchase order and receipts.
  • Process Payments timely (ACH, Transfer, Auto Pays & Checks).
  • Ensure proper sales & use tax is recorded & paid as required.
  • Maintain vendor relationship and integrity.
  • Maintain accurate vendor information in the ERP system, including the vendor statement reconciliation to the subledger.
  • Assist with 1099 process.
• Assist in month end closing, including but not limited to:
  • Accounts payable accruals; including reconciliation to the general ledger.
• Participate in completion of the year-end processes including periodic external audits.
• Provide accurate AP information in a timely manner as requested.
• Maintain accurate and thorough documentation, electronic and physical, in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting practices.
• Check mail daily, distribute according to established procedure.
• Other duties as assigned to meet business needs.

Physical Requirements/Environment

• While performing the duties of this Job, the team member is regularly required to talk and hear.
• The team member is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, and use their hands and fingers to handle or feel and reach with hands and arms.
• The team member must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include Close vision, Distance vision, Peripheral vision, Depth perception and Ability to adjust focus.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Latitude 36 Foods is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we take great pride in our diverse and talented workforce. We are looking for diversity in candidates for employment. We recognize that our continued success depends largely on the collective strengths of our associates.

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