What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior AP Exception Specialist position at Simplot Company?
The J.R. Simplot Company is a diverse, privately held global food and agriculture company headquartered in Boise, Idaho. We are a true farm-to-table company with an integrated portfolio including food processing and food brands, phosphate mining, fertilizer manufacturing, farming, ranching and cattle production, and other enterprises related to agriculture.
Summary
The Senior AP Exception Specialist is critical to the Accounts Payable team. This position performs duties requiring considerable experience, skill, and knowledge of accounts payable policies, practices, and software packages. With the ability to manage multiple moving pieces, this position quickly resolves exceptions and creates a positive business experience between Accounts Payable and its customers.
Key Responsibilities
Bachelor's Degree (B.A. or B.S.) from 4 year college or university
Other Information
Travel Required: None
Location(s): Simplot Headquarters - Boise
Country: United States
Summary
The Senior AP Exception Specialist is critical to the Accounts Payable team. This position performs duties requiring considerable experience, skill, and knowledge of accounts payable policies, practices, and software packages. With the ability to manage multiple moving pieces, this position quickly resolves exceptions and creates a positive business experience between Accounts Payable and its customers.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as a primary AP escalation point, collaborating with AP Support team and other Simplot stakeholders to drive timely resolution of escalated invoice & payment issues
- Provide guidance and training to business partners on exception resolution and prevention best practices
- Investigate and resolve complex AP exceptions with a high level of professionalism, sense of urgency, attention to detail, and accuracy
- Analyze trends & identify root causes of issues and assist with implementing corrective actions to reduce repeat exceptions and improve processes
- Manage daily / weekly / monthly AP Escalation tasks, including customer ticket resolution, clearing escalation queues, handling payment voids/reissues, working various error queues & reports
- Additional tasks as needed, such as running reports or training team members
Bachelor's Degree (B.A. or B.S.) from 4 year college or university
Other Information
- Strong knowledge of Enterprise Solutions practices, tools, and procedures
- Proven ability to think critically, solve complex problems, and evaluate, design, and enhance internal processes
- Solid understanding of customer service principles
- Highly organized and self-motivated, with the ability to manage fluctuating workloads while maintaining accuracy and efficiency
- Comprehensive knowledge of accounting and accounts payable practices, principles, and procedures
- Proficient in key accounts payable systems and platforms, including JD Edwards, Agvance, APx, SAP
- Demonstrates reliability through consistent attendance and punctuality
Travel Required: None
Location(s): Simplot Headquarters - Boise
Country: United States
- The J.R. Simplot Company is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and will consider all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other protected status.