Accounts Payable Specialist

Shank's Extracts, LLC d/b/a Universal Ingredients - Shank's is a premier manufacturer of vanilla extracts, other extracts, natural and artificial flavors, food colors, syrups, and sauces. Shank's quality products are widely distributed to industrial, private-label, and grocery customers worldwide. We have an immediate opening for an Accounts Payable Specialist.

Available Immediately Upon Hire: Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA, HSA, EAP, ID Theft, 401K, and PTO.

Disclaimer: Shank's Extracts manufactures various products that identify as major food allergens (milk, eggs, tree nuts, wheat, and soybeans) as well as several other food ingredients. We cannot guarantee you will not be exposed to skin and/or odor contact with these various ingredients. Your health and safety are our number one priority, and we will do our best to accommodate within reason.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTION:

The primary purpose of this position is to perform all accounts payable functions.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Accounts Payable:

• Completes day-to-day accounts payable activities.
• Completes day-to-day banking transactions.
• Processes invoices received through email and mail in a timely and accurate manner.
• Research and document invoice discrepancies.
• Review all invoices, requisitions, and purchase orders for proper approval and SOX compliance.
• Ensures supplier information in ERP system is accurate.
• Manage corporate credit card accounts.
• Assists with month-end closing activities.
• Completes check runs each week.
• Works closely with other departments to ensure returns, and prepayments are accounted for in a timely manner.
• Ensure and verify the proper GL accounts are being used.
• Provides assistance to the Director of Finance, Controller, and accounting staff, as necessary.

General Duties:

• Performs general administrative duties including filing.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL/SKILLS NEEDED:

• Knowledge and experience in accounts payable functions.
• A high level of confidentiality is required.
• Attention to detail and accuracy are imperative.
• Must have good verbal and written communication skills. Has the ability to interact well with customers, vendors and employees.
• Familiar with a working environment where multi-tasking with regular interruptions is a normal occurrence.
• Requires the ability to work independently.
• Familiarity with Microsoft products (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.) is required. Previous ERP experience is a plus.
• English comprehension including speaking, reading, and writing is required for our business's necessity to ensure a safe and effective work environment.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• 1-2 years' general Accounts Payable experience is preferred.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Sits over 60% of the time and uses a computer and keyboard.
• Seldom exposed to dust, dirt, cold, fumes, noise, dryness, wetness, vibration, and poor ventilation. Occasional exposure to heat, and odors. Light work requires little physical effort.
• Exposure to food allergens such as, but not limited to, milk eggs, tree nuts, wheat, and soybeans will occur.

Conduct, Quality, Integrity, and Culture

Conduct: We will conduct every aspect of our business with honesty, integrity, and openness, respecting human rights and the interests of our employees, customers, and third parties.

Quality: Shank's is committed to food safety and product quality. We employ extensive food safety programs and controls at all levels. Our quality standards and food safety procedures are thoroughly being evaluated internally and externally. We continuously strive to improve our performance.

Integrity: Shank's and its employees will not offer, give, seek or receive, either directly or indirectly, improper inducements for business or financial gain. Where information is confidential, that confidentiality must be protected.

Culture: Shank's respects the cultural values of our employees, contractors, and customers. We also promote a balanced work-life environment. We recognize and celebrate our employees for their hard work and the contributions they make to our company.

Shanks Core Values:

ASPIRATION: Share a vision for achievement

ACCOUNTABILITY: Support company reputation

ADAPTABILITY: Evolve to meet business needs

• Competitive compensation and benefits package*

Shank's Extracts, LLC d/b/a Universal Ingredients - Shank's is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) Employer.