Temporary Accounts Payable Associate

King Arthur Baking Company has been sharing the joy of baking since 1790. They are seeking a Temporary Accounts Payable Associate responsible for processing invoices, managing vendor inquiries, and assisting the Accounts Receivable team as needed.

Responsibilities

• Process all invoice types with the necessary approval and proper general ledger coding
• Follow guidelines and best practices ensuring protection against fraud and accounting errors
• Run and review Accrued Purchase Reports, resolving issues in a timely manner
• Manage group email boxes related to accounts payable documentation and correspondence
• Generate designated payment run journals, validate invoices, complete check delivery (printing & mailing), and submit electronic payment files
• Address vendor inquiries regarding invoices and timely payments, including reviewing vendor statements and pulling data from vendor portals
• Assist Accounts Receivable functions as needed
• Participate in weekly rotation to complete on-site Finance Tasks

Skills

• Associate degree or minimum of 1 year of experience in multiple areas of accounting
• Demonstrates strong math and analytical skills
• Strong Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook & Access) and internet skills required
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team to achieve common goals
• Clear and effective communication skills to create positive and productive interactions with team members, business partners, and management
• Ability to accurately follow instructions and maintain high levels of accuracy in tasks
• Ability to identify and work with teams and business partners to resolve issues promptly
• Exercise discretion in communications and actions, especially when dealing with sensitive confidential information
• Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) experience is a plus
• Genuine enthusiasm for King Arthur's mission and products and a commitment to living our values
• Is community minded gets involved, volunteers

Benefits

• Medical only benefits after three months
• The ability to participate in the company's 401(k) program immediately
• Generous discounts in our retail store
• A great rate of pay with a generous shift differential for evening hours

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