Temporary Accounts Payable Clerk

Description:Company Overview Who is Costa Farms? We’re one of the world’s largest horticultural growers—but without an ego to match our acreage. Our headquarters are in Miami, Florida, where we were founded in 1961. Costa Farms started on just 30 acres, and over the last 60 years, we’ve grown to more than 5,000 acres around the world. We have farms in North and South Carolina, Central and South Florida, and the Dominican Republic, plus an office in China. Costa Farms now employs nearly 6,000 people: engineers, marketers, accountants/analysts, human resources professionals, and of course, growers and plant scientists! Here at Costa Farms, we live by the values of H3: being Humble, staying Hungry, and always Hustling. The team rallies to the mission of being a lean, green, growing machine dedicated to enriching the world by bringing plants into everyone’s life. True to that mission, we grow more than 1,500 plant varieties. Driven by the spirit of innovation, the team is always testing new plants and developing new solutions to make it easier for retailers and plant parents to enjoy plants. We’re also continuously testing different ways of growing our plants to increase quality and improve their ecological footprint as one aspect of our many sustainability efforts. We cultivate plants, as well as a winning culture. Join the team, and you’ll find opportunities to learn and grow. You’ll collaborate with other driven, determined people who together keep Costa Farms an industry leader. You’ll support and be supported by a team that cares about each other, our customers, our consumers, and our community. You’ll also find right away that Costa Farms is committed to providing a diverse environment. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetic information, disability, age, military status, marital status or veteran status, or any other group status protected by federal, state, or local law. DESCRIPTIONThe Accounts Payable Clerk is responsible for ensuring timely and accurate processing of vendor invoices and payments, maintaining compliance with company policies, and supporting financial operations through effective communication and attention to detail.Requirements:RESPONSIBILITIES• Invoice Management: Receive, verify, and record supplier invoices in accordance with agreed terms.• Three-Way Match: Validate invoices against purchase orders and receipt confirmations.• Vendor Reconciliation: Review statements to resolve missing invoices, short payments, and discrepancies.• Compliance & Controls: Ensure adherence to AP policies and legal/regulatory requirements.• Audit Support: Provide backup documentation for audit samples promptly.• Month-End Close: Assist with account reconciliations and reporting.• Timely Processing: Guarantee accurate and on-time invoice entry and payment.SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS• Experience: Minimum 3 years in similar roles.• Education: Associate or bachelor’s degree in business administration, Finance, or Accounting is preferred.• Proficiency working with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Outlook, Excel).• Familiarity with accounting systems.WORK ENVIRONMENT· Office: Office-based settings may include open office environments where background noise from conversations, office equipment, and phone calls is common.All applicants must be work-authorized. Costa Farms will not sponsor any visa for this position. After applying, follow us on LinkedIn to stay up to date on what’s happening around Costa Farms and to start becoming part of our family. Come Grow with Us™! Costa Farms offers competitive wages and benefits, including: 401(k) Plan Company 401(k) Matching Contributions Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Account, and Dependent Care Telemedicine/ Mental Health Services Health Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Pet Insurance Supplemental Insurance (Aflac) Growth Opportunities Challenging and exciting work environment Costa Farms Scholarship Employee discounts on plants Costa Farms headquarters also has: On-site gym with showers Subsidized on-site cafeteria, a quiet room, and indoor games Love Where You Work activities throughout the year This organization participates in E-VerifyE-Verify Notice of Participation / E-Verify Aviso de Participación (English/Español) E-Verify Right to Work Poster / E-Verify Cartel Derecho a Trabajar (English/Español)