Accounts Payable Specialist

Company: CHS Inc
Location: Taylor
Posted on: November 17, 2023

Job Description:

CHS Inc. is a leading global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives across the United States that provides grain, food and energy resources to businesses and consumers around the world. We serve agriculture customers and consumers across the United States and around the world. Most of our 10,000 employees are in the United States, but today we have employees in 19 countries. At CHS, we are creating connections to empower agriculture. Summary CHS is hiring an Accounts Payable Specialist to join its finance team. The Experienced AP Specialist will provide day-to-day support for the business unit customers and vendors through the entire procure-to-pay process and, at the same time, seek process improvement efficiencies and understand corporate structures, business contacts, and stakeholders.The person in this role will also participate in special projects and other duties as assigned. Responsibilities

• With limited oversight, prepare daily inbound shipments for reconciliation and application. May assist more junior members of the team with more complex daily tasks.
• Handle settlement of various shipment types for multiple facilities and customers.
• Process invoices related to contracts, product, freight, EDI and miscellaneous charges.
• Manage internal and external customer inquiries.
• Resolve customer payment concerns.
• Utilize electronic document file system.
• Process daily banking transactions.
• Prioritize daily workloads in order to meet specified deadlines and due dates.
• Monitor daily reports and update related data as required to ensure accurate vendor payments and customer billings.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Obtain proper payment approvals from the business.
• Obtain required information to perform 3-Way Match.
• Complete appropriate debit and credit adjustments to vendor and customer accounts.
• Coordinate and communicate with vendors, customer service representatives and account managers as needed.
• Develop and maintain positive working relationships with internal and external customers.
• Perform other duties and responsiblities as needed or assigned. Minimum Qualifications (required)
  • 2+ years of experience in Finance and/or Accounting
  • High School diploma or GED Additional Qualifications
    • Proficient in MS Office suite
    • Previous experience in accounting, bookeeping and interacting with internal and external customers
    • Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
    • Abilty to work extended hours during peak seasons to meet business needs
    • Associate's degree preferred in Finance, Accounting, Statistics, Economics, Business, Business Administration, or related field
    • Previous experience with Agris accounting software preferred
    • Farming background or agriculture experience preferred
    • Pre-employment screening is based on the job requirements and industry guidelines and may or may not be required for the position. If required, selected candidates must pass pre-employment screenings to include all or a combination of drug, criminal, motor vehicle check, physical requirements and FMSCA Clearinghouse. CHS offers a competitive total compensation package. Benefits include Health, Dental, Vision, Hearing, Life Insurance, Health and Day Care Savings Accounts, Paid Vacation, 401K, Company Funded Pension, Profit Sharing, Long and Short Term Disability, Tuition reimbursement, and Adoption assistance.CHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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