Accounts Payable Representative II

Stratas Foods LLC is the leading supplier of fats and oils to the Foodservice, Food Ingredients and Retail Private Label markets in North America and is a producer of quality bulk and packaged dressings, mayonnaise and sauces. Stratas Foods was formed in October 2008 as a 50/50 joint venture between ACH Food Companies (ACH) and Archer Daniels Midland (ADM).

Manufacturing facilities are located in Dallas and Houston, TX; Decatur and Quincy,IL; Englewood, NJ; Hillside, NJ; Fresno, CA; Nashville, TN; and Valdosta, GA. Corporate offices are located in Memphis, TN.We arecommitted to maintaining a progressive workplace by utilizing the ideas, skills and talents of all of our employees. We strive to makeStratas Foodsa great place to work and are building a team capable of meeting our business goals.

The Accounts Payable Representative IIis responsible forprocessing vendor invoices for major suppliers and complicated transactions within the Finance department's management of the invoice payment process. This role is perceived as a leader among peers and provides training and support as needed to other team members. The Accounts Payable Representative II is also responsible formaintainingappropriate documentationthat supports thevendorpayments to ensure proper internal controls and to satisfy audit requirements.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

1. Enter invoices into the Accounts Payable system.Ensure that all invoices have proper backup prior to processing in the system.

1. Maintain invoices and related support in digital formatin accordance withdepartmental requirements to allow fordeterminingvolume in process and for retrieving support for audit purposes.

1. Validate expense invoices for proper approval and General Ledger codes by referring to the company approval authorization matrix and policies.

1. Assistthe accounting manager with payment proposal runs and the related treasury functions for invoices that are approved and ready to pay.

1. Review vendor statements to ensure all invoices are received and paidin a timely mannerandin accordance withthe approved vendor payment terms.

1. Communicate with internal and external customers -i.e.plant personnel, Procurement, Stratas accountants and vendor personnel.Research and resolve customer inquiries in a professional andtimelymanner.

1. Provide reports to communicate volume metrics and to alert management of any delay in vendor payments that couldimpactbusiness operations.

1. Identifyopportunities to streamline processes and recommend proposals for improvement to increase the efficiency of the team.

1. Collaborate closely with onsite teams andparticipatein onsite meetings to drive departmental objectives

1. Perform other duties as requested by management.

Education:High School Diplomarequired,College Degree or coursework in Business or Accounting related fieldspreferred

Related Experience:1-2yearsaccounts payable or other accounting experiencerequired.

Equipment/Software Skills:Data Entry accuracy and speed.Strong PC skills - Microsoft Office Suite (Word,ExcelandOutlook primarily). Must be able to quickly learn new system applications.Experience working with multiple system applications is preferred.

Competencies

• Problem solving-Identifyandresolvesproblemsin a timely manner;gathersandanalyzesinformation skillfully;developsalternative solutions anddirectstheir implementation.Strong attention to detail.

• Communications- Able to communicate clearly,tactfullyand succinctly in a variety of communication mediums, settings, and styles; listens and gets clarification; responds well to questions; edits work for spelling grammar; presents numerical data effectively.

• Judgment- Displays willingness to make good andaccuratedecisionsin a timely manner;exhibitssound andaccuratejudgment; makestimelydecisions; understands and follows company policies.

• Teamwork- Supports co-workers and understands the importance of working effectively within a group; functions as a team member; able toparticipateand abide by current policies and procedures.

• Organization- Good organizational skills with strong discipline and work ethic to consistently meet deadlines with a high degree of accuracy.

Physical:

This position has limited physical activity requirements - primarily sitting and walking throughout the building to interact with other departments. Heavy PC use and data input is required.

Sensory:

This position requires the use primarily of visual, hearing and speaking senses. Visual activities include the ability to read vendor invoices and statements, and to utilize a computer system. Hearing and speaking are required to work with other department colleagues to learn and complete job functions as well as with vendor personnel to research issues.

Mental/Reasoning:

Excellent oral and written communication skills. Good organizational skills with strong discipline and work ethic. Dependable. Ability to multitask and work under pressure while managing obstacles such as time constraints and prioritize workload appropriately. Must work well with others under little supervision.

Benefits:Medical, Dental, Vision

Stratas Foods is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any applicant or employee in any manner prohibited by law, including but not limited to, on the basis of race or color, religion, gender, age, genetic information, national origin/ancestry, mental or physical disability, family status/marital status, military/veteran status, and any other legally protected status.

Pay Transparency Nondiscrimination Provision-The Employer will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the Employer's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)

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