What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Payable/ Accounting position at Central United Cooperative?
Description:
Primary Objectives of the Position:
This role is responsible for processing and reconciling accounts payable transactions while ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records across multiple accounting systems. This position works closely with vendors, purchasing, and internal departments to resolve discrepancies, maintain timely payments, support month-end reconciliations, and ensure compliance with company policies and applicable regulations. Training will be located in Winthrop, MN, role can be based out of various locations.
Major Areas of Accountability:
- Process and reconcile accounts payable transactions, including invoice transfers, invoice verification, payment processing, refunds, rebates, credits, and inventory reports
- Maintain accuracy and integrity between Square 9 and AgVantage accounting systems
- Review invoices for accuracy, apply eligible discounts and use tax when applicable, and ensure timely payment processing
- Reconcile vendor statements and general ledger accounts; investigate and resolve discrepancies
- Communicate invoice variances and payment issues with vendors, purchasing, and accounting leadership
- Process intercompany transactions and support check runs
- Forward fixed asset invoices for capitalization and depreciation tracking
- Maintain accounts payable records, including filing, mailing, and other departmental documentation
- Ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, company policies, and safety requirements; participate in required training and safety meetings
- Perform other duties as assigned
Working Conditions:
- Must be able to spend extended hours in front of a computer screen
- Must be able to handle stress associated with meeting strict deadlines & working with difficult customers
- Must have full use of both arms and legs and good finger and manual dexterity
- Must be able to climb stairs, reach above, below, and at shoulder level
- Must be capable of lifting supplies and materials from time to time
Basic Qualifications:
- Post high school training at the college or vocational level. Accounting or computer science emphasis preferred. Experience may be substituted for education.
- 2 or more years general accounting experience.
- Must be computer literate.
- Experience with Windows and Excel computer programs.
Salary : $50,000 - $60,000