Accounts Payable Specialist - Evergreen FS - Bloomington, IL or Ithaca, MI

Are you passionate about agriculture and looking to grow your career with a leading agricultural solutions provider? Evergreen FS is seeking talented individuals like you to join our team and make a difference in the lives of farmers and communities we serve. If you're dedicated, innovative, and ready to make an impact, we want to hear from you!

Pay Range: $20-28/hr

Location: This position can be based out of Bloomington, IL or the Ithaca, MI area

We’re looking for a detail-oriented and organized Accounts Payable Specialist to support our daily financial operations. In this role, you’ll play a key part in ensuring invoices are processed accurately and on time, maintaining strong vendor relationships, and contributing to a high-performing accounting team.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and enjoy problem-solving, process improvement, and working with numbers—this could be a great fit.

Responsibilities:

•  Review, verify, and process vendor invoices with a high level of accuracy
• Ensure proper approvals, documentation, and compliance with company policies
• Monitor invoice workflow to meet payment deadlines and maximize discounts
• Validate product receipts and confirm supporting documentation is complete
• Communicate with vendors and internal teams to resolve discrepancies
• Assist in applying appropriate sales and use tax to invoices
• Support automated systems and follow up on outstanding transactions
• Process weekly vendor payments (ACH, auto-debit) and assist with check processing as needed
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve variances
• Support month-end and year-end close activities
• Maintain organized and accurate electronic records
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and increase efficiency
• Provide backup support to team members as needed
• Perform all other duties as assigned

What We’re Looking For

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in a high-volume environment
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to identify issues and proactively resolve discrepancies
• Strong communication skills with both internal teams and external vendors
• Comfort working with financial systems and automated processes
• Ability to handle multiple priorities and meet deadlines

What You Bring

• Associate’s degree in Accounting or a related field, or equivalent combination of education and relevant work experience
• Solid understanding of accounts payable processes, including invoice matching, payment processing, and statement reconciliation
• Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy in data entry and transactional coding
• Excellent organizational, problem-solving, and time management skills
• Working knowledge of 1099 reporting requirements and sales and use tax regulations
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with vendors and internal teams
• Willingness to participate in ongoing training related to company policies, procedures, and role-specific development

Evergreen FS proudly serves our members in the Illinois counties of DeWitt, Livingston, Macon, McLean, and Woodford, and in the Michigan counties of Gratiot, Clinton, Genesee, Ingham, Ionia, Isabella, Livingston, Mecosta, Midland, Montcalm, Saginaw, and Shiawassee. With a commitment to excellence and sustainability, we help farmers maximize their productivity while preserving the environment for future generations.

We are dedicated to supporting the long-term financial well-being of our employees through a fully funded pension, a cornerstone benefit that ensures security for the future. We offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, along with a variety of supplemental plans like accident, critical illness, disability, hospital indemnity, and identity theft protection. To promote a healthy work-life balance, employees enjoy generous paid time off (PTO) and paid holidays, giving you time to recharge and focus on what matters most. Additionally, our 401(k) plan with company matching helps you plan for retirement, while our free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) supports your overall well-being. Whether you're starting your career, balancing family life, or planning for retirement, our company is committed to providing employees with a comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package that meets your needs at every stage. Benefits eligibility may vary depending on the position.

Actual compensation will be determined based on experience, location, and other factors permitted by law.  In addition to base pay, certain roles may be eligible for bonuses, incentives, and commissions.

Employment may be contingent upon receipt of an acceptable and job-related background check, drug test, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law. 

We are an equal opportunity/Disabled/Protected Veteran Employer. All individuals, regardless of demographic or other background, are encouraged to apply. Further, as a federal, state, and local contractor, we comply with government regulations and executive orders as applicable, including affirmative action responsibilities for qualified individuals with disability and protected veterans