Accounts Payable Specialist

Crescent Foods Premium All Natural Halal Hand-Cut Products

Mokena, Illinois

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounting Software, Accounting Standards and Regulations, Accounts Payable, Analysis Skills, Billing, Bookkeeping, Communication Skills, Computer Skills, Corporate Policies, Data Entry, Detail Oriented, Disability Accommodations, Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO), Finance, General Ledger Accounting, Interpersonal Skills, Lift/Move 25 Pounds, Logistics, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Microsoft Office, Office Equipment, Organizational Skills, Philosophy, Physical Demands, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Purchase Orders, Purchasing/Procurement, Reconciliation, SAP, Sales, Shipping/Receiving, Team Lead/Manager, Time Management, Vendor/Supplier Management, Writing Skills

LOCATION

Mokena, Illinois

POSTED

1 day ago

ABOUT US

Friendly work environment, amazing clients, and great opportunity for professional growth! At Crescent Foods, we pride ourselves in being the first company to offer such a wide variety of quality Halal Chicken, Beef, Lamb, and turkey products in premium packaging sold to markets nationwide. We pride ourselves in raising and processing the chickens and cattle in humane conditions, while ensuring that the entire farm-to- fork philosophy adheres to the strictest ethical guidelines. We believe we are answerable to our loyal customers, our vendors, and our employees, all of whom make us successful. We are dedicated to our mission to provide healthy meals to families across the nation. We might be pioneers in the industry, but our story has just begun. Please visit our website www.crescentfoods.com to learn more about our organization.

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for managing and processing vendor invoices, ensuring timely and accurate payments, and maintaining compliance with company policies and accounting standards.

This position typically works traditional hours, but occasionally may need to work additional hours during month-end close to successfully meet vendors’ needs.

IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO:

Review, verify, and process invoices for accuracy and proper authorization.
Match invoices to purchase orders and receiving documents.
Enter invoice data into the accounting system and ensure proper coding to general ledger accounts.
Prepare and process electronic transfers and payments.
Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies promptly.
Maintain accurate and organized records of all accounts payable transactions.
Respond to vendor inquiries and maintain positive relationships.
Recording and reconciling of outgoing payments.
Assist with month-end closing and provide support for audits as needed.
Work closely with other departments including purchasing and operations.
Ensure compliance with internal controls and company policies.
Support in other duties/projects as required

TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN THIS ROLE, YOU WILL NEED:

Advanced interpersonal and team building skills
Proven bookkeeping skills
Exceptional level of attention to detail and accuracy
Analytical and solutions focused
Organized and especially effective at time management
Outstanding communication skills, both written and oral
Computer skills including the ability to utilize Microsoft Office and SAP

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

BS or BA in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent experience
2+ years of experience in an Accounting related role
Manufacturing accounting experience preferred.
SAP experience preferred.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work is performed mostly in a back-office setting; hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and various pieces of office and logistics equipment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently is required to stand and talk or hear; use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to walk; sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and smell. The employee must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. PPE required while in manufacturing areas. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

It is Crescent Foods’ policy to seek and employ qualified persons in all jobs in a manner which will ensure equal employment opportunity as well as administer personnel actions in a manner as to not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation or disability. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Note:

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to the job. They are not construed to be an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel in the job. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of the employer.

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Crescent Foods Premium All Natural Halal Hand-Cut Products

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