What are the responsibilities and job description for the AP CLERK position at OPAL FOODS COOPERATIVE INC?
Opal Foods is currently accepting applications for an Accounts Payable Clerk at our Neosho, MO office.
About Opal Foods: Opal Foods formed in 2014 and is a partnership between Rose Acre Farms and Weaver Brothers. Our foundation is our commitment to our team, the quality of our product, our customers' satisfaction, and the welfare of our animals. Opal Foods provides high-quality, nutritious, affordable eggs to its customers through their farms based in Missouri, Colorado, and Iowa with its headquarters in Neosho, MO. For information on Opal Foods, please visit our website at www.opal-foods.com.
Job Summary
The Accounts Payable Clerk is responsible for processing vendor invoices, ensuring timely and accurate payments, resolving invoice discrepancies, and maintaining strong communication with vendors and internal departments. This role plays a critical part in maintaining the financial accuracy and integrity of the company’s operations.
Key Responsibilities
- Review and process high-volume vendor invoices accurately and efficiently
- Match invoices to purchase orders and receive documentation
- Verify approvals and ensure adherence to company payment policies
- Reconcile vendor statements and respond to inquiries in a professional and timely manner
- Maintain organized records of AP transactions and documentation across multiple companies
- Support month-end closing processes and AP account reconciliations
- Collaborate with purchasing, receiving, and other departments to resolve discrepancies
- Ensure compliance with internal controls and audit requirements
Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED required; associate’s or bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field a plus
- 2 years of accounts payable or general accounting experience preferred
- Strong attention to detail and high level of accuracy
- Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, vlookups a plus)
- As part of our interview process, candidates are asked to complete a brief, hands-on Excel assessment to ensure they have the necessary data management skills for this role
- Experience with [ERP system name, AERO, OVO] preferred
- Excellent organizational and time-management skills
- Strong communication and problem-solving abilities
Benefits: Opal Foods, LLC offers a comprehensive benefits package. This package includes options for medical, dental, vision, flexible spending account, life insurance, dependent life insurance, and disability that will all become effective the first of the month after your hire date. Opal Foods, LLC also provides a matching 401K plan.
Opal Foods is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
- Are you willing and able to comply with Opal Foods biosecurity policies requiring employees to have no contact with any bird species of any kind, other than the laying hens owned by the company, including but not limited to domestic ducks, geese, wild birds, chickens, and pet birds of any kind?
Work Location: In person