Accounts Payable

Job Title: AP Specialist
Department: Accounting
Reports To: Accounting Manager

Organizational Background

Columbia Grain International, LLC is a global leader in the origination, processing, logistics, and distribution of high-quality bulk grains, pulses, edible beans, oilseeds, and organics for domestic and worldwide export markets. We are headquartered in Portland, Oregon, and we own and operate over 50 facilities, including grain elevators and pulse processing plants across WA, ID, MT, NE, and ND.

At all levels of our organization, our employees are some of the most experienced and knowledgeable in the industry. We've spent over 40 years cultivating lasting partnerships with a wide network of producers and the local communities surrounding our facilities, which enables us to source the highest quality product and to fulfill our mission of feeding the world.

Position Description

The primary responsibility of the Accounts Payable Specialist will be to assist the Accounting Team by ensuring the proper and accurate entry and coding of accounting-related transactions, invoices, expense reports, and the timely submission of vendor invoices and payments. The AP Specialist will work with the other members of the Accounting Team to work toward operational goals while maintaining quality and efficiencies.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Monitor and process vendor invoices and payments, including reviewing system records, scheduling payments, verifying banking details, reconcile vendor statements, and identifying discounts, when applicable.
• Accurately enter and verify invoice data into the accounting system to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Prepare and issue manual checks on a weekly basis as required.
• Maintain payment records and accurately post transactions in the accounting system.

Skills, Knowledge, Education and Experience

• Associate degree in Business, Accounting, or Finance.
• Recent relevant experience can substitute for the educational requirement.
• Knowledge of basic accounting (Accounts Payable).
• Highly organized with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects and assignments with deadlines.
• Strong conceptual and problem-solving skills to evaluate problems and apply knowledge to identify appropriate solutions; ability to resolve issues effectively and efficiently.
• Intermediate experience with Microsoft Excel.
• High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to interact with all levels within the company, and with vendors and customers.
• Ability to uphold and maintain discretion and care regarding confidential and sensitive personnel and company information.
• Ability to be flexible and adaptive to successfully achieve the function of the position.
• Ability to follow procedures in accordance with the audit.

Benefits Offered

• Comprehensive Health, Dental, and RX benefits
• The company paid Life Insurance and Disability
• Flexible Spending Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401K Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid Holidays, Vacation and Sick Leave
• Wok Wear program

Successful completion of initial and ongoing employment screens, including but not limited to criminal background, drug test, and vehicle record, as required.

Must be able to work on-site 

Columbia Grain is an Equal Opportunity Employer.