Wayne-Sanderson Farms · 1 day ago
Complex Accounts Payable Clerk
Louisiana - Hammond Plant
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
2+ years expWayne-Sanderson Farms is a company focused on the agricultural sector, and they are seeking a Complex Accounts Payable Clerk. The role involves processing invoices, managing vendor communications, and ensuring compliance with accounting policies and procedures.
Animal FeedMeat and PoultryWholesale
Responsibilities
Receive invoices from vendors, process or forward invoices to correct location for processing
Receive companywide railroad invoices and distribute to correct location for grain hauling, and to logistics for shipment of chicken sold to customers
Match corporate invoices to purchase orders, receiving documentation, and/or applicable payable documentation
Review all invoices for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment
Prioritize invoices according to cash discount potential and payment terms
Process check requests
Review all expense report backup documentation (receipts) and verify totals
Review all expense reports for compliance with Wayne Farms Travel and Expense (T&E) Policy
Verify proper General Ledger (G/L) coding on invoices, check requests, T&E reports, etc
Review invoices for proper sales tax and accrue for use tax were appropriate
Enter vouchers into Adage A/P System for payment
Receive, code and enter invoices into Adage A/P system
Prepare, code and enter cell phone reimbursement vouchers after receiving approval from each corresponding location’s Accounting Manager for department changes, termination notification, and approval
Code and enter monthly waste removal invoices after review and approval from corresponding location
Maintain vendor paid invoice files and payment records
Correspond with vendors for companywide past due and paid invoices – answering questions and/or routing to appropriate location
Identify and work with vendors to correct payment application errors in vendor’s system for all locations
Clear companywide open credits in Adage by determining the source of the open credit, contacting the location to request backup documentation for credit, and working with the location and vendor to resolve the open issue
Companywide A/P problem resolution
Correspond with vendors paid by bank check, inviting them to accept MasterCard or ACH payment
Receive MasterCard or ACH acceptance paperwork and change vendor master data setup in Adage
Enter companywide new vendors in Vendor Master Data, with clear understanding of W-9 information supplied by the vendor for proper classification in Adage for 1099 IRS information reporting
Maintain vendor master files
Complete monthly journal entry re-classifications as needed for month-end close
Exporting Accounting – consignment warehouse inventory movement and invoicing
Organize Balance Sheet Reconciliations by assembling reconciliation files with appropriate support
Perform record retention, control and organization per company policy
Perform general clerical duties such as filing, answering telephone, and handling routine correspondence including job related email
All other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
High School Diploma or equivalent
2 years' accounting related experience
Solid organizational skills, with attention to detail
Demonstrated sound work ethic, honesty and moral character, with ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information
Strong knowledge of accounting principles and concepts
Ability to communicate with all levels of staff within an organization
Self-motivated, with strong work ethic
Proficient with 10-key calculator by touch
Resolve routine problems with data discrepancies
Understand and interpret data while drawing logical conclusions based on available inputs
Critical thinking skills in standardized situations as well as non-routine problems
Manage multiple tasks and projects simultaneously and prioritize work accordingly
Basic reasoning skills and carries out instructions furnished in written, oral and diagram form
Preferred
Associate's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Business or related field from an accredited institution
2+ years' clerical and accounting experience within a manufacturing environment
Company
Wayne-Sanderson Farms
Wayne-Sanderson Farms produces and sells animal feeds.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Kevin McDaniel
President and Chief Executive Officer
T.J. Wolfe
Chief Financial Officer
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