Sun Gro Horticulture · 1 day ago
Account Payable Specialist
Sun Gro Horticulture is a leading supplier of soilless growing mixes in North America. The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for processing invoices within the Procure-to-Pay platform, ensuring timely vendor payments, and maintaining strong customer satisfaction while managing exceptions.
Farming
Responsibilities
Process exception-based invoices in the P2P platform (Datahaven) within 5 business days
Monitor the AP general mailbox and address inquiries promptly
Process freight and trade invoices directly into NAV
Pay vendors weekly, monitor discount opportunities, and schedule/prepare payments
Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve payment workflows
Act as backup to team members as needed
Verify and reconcile monthly vendor statements to ensure accounts remain in good standing
Ensure internal controls and procedures are followed; escalate discrepancies to management
Maintain productive working relationships with plant personnel and serve as a problem-solving resource
Assist in developing and implementing new procedures to enhance departmental efficiency
Respond promptly to requests for information from management, auditors, and other business units
Provide timely and professional responses to internal and external customer and vendor inquiries
Qualification
Required
Highly organized with strong attention to detail
Able to prioritize and multitask in a fast-paced environment
Strong teamwork and initiative
Willingness to learn new tools and processes
Strong work ethic and high integrity
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
High school diploma required
4–6 years of full-cycle Accounts Payable experience (education may substitute for experience)
Preferred
college degree preferred
2–4 years of experience processing invoices using an OCR tool (preferred)
Benefits
Health Insurance (including Teledoc, Virtual Health, FSA, HCSA & other benefits)
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
Health Spending Account
Employee Support & Mental Wellness Programs
Short-Term Disability
401(k) Match
Paid Vacation
Floating Days
Employee Assistance Program
Employee Engagement Events
Awards & Recognition
Tuition Reimbursement
Service Awards
Employee Perks & Discounts