Temporary Accounts Payable Coordinator - Retail - GROWMARK, Inc. - Bloomington, IL

GROWMARK is an agricultural cooperative serving almost 400,000 customers across North America, providing agronomy, energy, facility engineering and construction, and logistics products and services, as well as grain marketing and risk management services. Headquartered in Bloomington, Illinois, GROWMARK owns the FS trademark, which is used by its member cooperatives. GROWMARK also owns and operates SEEDWAY, the largest full-line seed company in the United States. More information is available at growmark.com.

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PURPOSE AND SUMMARY STATEMENT

Performs accounts payable duties specific to Retail Divisions.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Prepares all invoices for proper payment.  This includes matching invoice to authorized supporting documentation, ensuring proper coding and accurate data entry.

Issues prompt and correct payments electronically.

Ensures the timely processing of invoices and credits to maximize available discounts and minimize additional service charges.

Verifies and corrects vendor data, payments, invoices, credits and discount terms, including verifying invoices to reflect the appropriate sales tax amount prior to entering data into the computer

Communicates in a professional manner with Retail Division staff and vendors regarding missing documentation, approvals, pricing or any other discrepancies.

Ensures invoices coming due are communicated with the appropriate personnel for approval of product and expense invoices.

Maintains efficient filing system.

Completes supplier reconciliations on a monthly basis and resolves vendor issues.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

Follows GROWMARK’s Code of Conduct and Corporate Compliance Program, Environmental Health and Safety, OSHA and DOT policies and procedures, as they apply.

Performs all other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

Normally requires an associate degree in Accounting, or the equivalent thereof, and/or prior work experience to demonstrate knowledge of basic accounting functions and technical proficiency with computer software.

Demonstrated essential abilities business knowledge, collaboration, communication, customer focus, decision making and skill development.

Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.

Ability and willingness to participate in required training that may include education on GROWMARK’s policies and procedures and additional training as it relates to the requirements of the position.