Accounts Payable Specialist – Payments

Position Description

• The[Company] , headquartered in Minneapolis, Minnesota, is a $10 billion company that stands alone as one of the world's leading producers of concentrated phosphate and potash crop nutrients. Our world-class mining and processing operations produce the highest quality fertilizer and animal feed ingredients. As a global leader in nourishing crops and delivering distinctive value to the world's agriculture, [Company] offers an opportunity to share in an exciting future.

What are our Values?

• We consider our employees to be our most valued ingredient. [Company] employees are richly diverse in their skills, experience and backgrounds. From engineering, operations, finance, HR, marketing and research, our team came to [Company] not just for a job but a career that makes a positive impact on the world by nourishing the crops our growing population needs.

Are you our next Accounts Payable Specialist – Payments?

• We are currently seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist – Payments for our Plymouth, MN location. The Accounts Payable Specialist – Payments will support the Accounts Payable Reporting and Analysis team and will assist with payment runs, statement reconciliations and vendor master and accuracy updates.

What will you do?

• Payments:  Research and resolve issues regarding un-cashed [Company] checks and returned wires/EFT payments to ensure the payments were submitted to the correct mailing address or bank account. Process Accounts Payable payment runs, which will include creating the payment parameters for the payment run, printing AP checks and providing remittance detail to [Company] vendors. Process special check handling requests, which will include mailing packages to the vendors and different[Company]  sites. Research vendor statements to obtain missing invoices/credit memos. Research and resolve outstanding vendor issues.
• Vendor Master:  Backup Vendor Master by creating and changing vendors.  Assist Vendor Master with miscellaneous vendor maintenance/reporting request.
• Other job duties as assigned.  Order office supplies for Shared Services Department including check stock and check toner.

Position Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED required. Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree is a plus.  Major in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration or Economics preferred.
• 2+ years of accounts payable experience OR an associate’s or bachelor’s degree.
• Strong computer skills, which includes proficiency with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
• Experience with SAP is preferred.
• Strong verbal, written and listening communication skills.
• Ability to effectively work with employees at all levels within the organization.
• Ability to adapt to a continually changing business and work environment and manage multiple priorities.
• Strong analytical and decision making skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Strong team and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.