A/P Specialist

Business Unit Overview

Michael Foods, Inc. is a leader in the food processing and distribution industry with business in egg products, refrigerated grocery and potato products. We offer exciting job possibilities throughout our organization where you can enhance your career, sharpen your talents and make an impact. Join our company and be part of an innovative team that's First in Food.

Location Description

Wakefield is one of the largest production facilities within Michael Foods. We serve as a flex plant and are able to produce everything from a whole pasteurized egg to liquid, dried, hardboiled and curds.

Responsibilities SUMMARY

The A/P Specialist is responsible for ensuring invoices are paid correctly and on time. They will verify accuracy of invoices, communicate with internal and external customers and perform administrative or clerical duties.

ACITIVITIES

1. Process invoices and credit memos through data entry and through automated invoicing system.
2. Verify accuracy of invoices and credit memos by reviewing quantities, prices, general ledger and sales tax coding, and appropriate approvals.
3. Research and resolve invoicing discrepancies in automated invoicing system. Communicate with vendors and purchasing personnel to resolve discrepancies promptly.
4. Monitor open purchase orders in SAP.
5. Code non-purchase order invoices and credit card transactions.
6. Create FI invoices to record sales of miscellaneous, non-inventoried items.
7. Provide backup for other staff members.
8. Assist with month end closing by preparing journal entries and key figures.
9. Perform administrative or clerical duties including filing, copying, etc. as well as willing to make improvements in your area of responsibility.
10. Assume personal responsibility to ensure a safe and healthy workplace for everyone. Adhere to all safety policies and procedures. Incorporate safety and health in all jobs and tasks. Participate in SRMP (Safety Mgmt.).
11. Adhere to Quality work practices, follow GMP's, maintain sanitary conditions and ensure accuracy is maintained.
12. Ensure regulatory compliance within GAAP and maintain fiduciary responsibility.
13. Perform other Administrative Accounting duties of a similar nature or level.

Qualifications EDUCATION

Higher education, such as Associate or Bachelor's degree, or equivalent experience preferred.

EXPERIENCE

Demonstrate ability to make process improvements, personal development, and highly organized in filing, spreadsheets, and data tracking.

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Specific skills and abilities required that are not included in other sections:

• Demonstrated aptitude for effective, efficient, and innovative use of IS technologies. Ability to maintain integrity of current Microsoft Word, Excel, etc. documents.
• Highly developed analytical and problem solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Organized, detail oriented and able to work efficiently with minimal supervision.
• Understand processes with goal of making improvements.
• Accounting experience a plus.
• SAP experience preferred.