The successful candidate will participate as the lead Accounts Payable team member in the Finance Department and will be responsible for full cycle accounts payable processes.

• Managing and prioritizing vendor payments.
• Managing vendor accounts and relationships, including reconciliation of statements/accruals.
• Processing of accounts payable documents.
• Ensure proper onboarding of new vendors and credit requests.
• Responsible for Business Licenses for multiple entities and various states.
• Creating and maintaining Accounts Payable policy and procedures.
• Creating and maintaining filing and organizational systems.
• Help mentor, train and develop accounts payable team and site processing teams.
• Assisting in other office functions as needed.
• Assist with Year-End 1099 Preparation and audits.
• Maintain expense reporting system and final processing of electronic expense reports.
• Post payments in accounting software.
• Filing of state and local returns as needed.
• Help with ERP implementation and testing.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Ability to lead and be proactive.
• A positive, assertive personality in working with vendors and company staff.
• Critical thinking and analytical skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to prioritize for results within a fast-paced working environment.
• Ability to work autonomously or as a key team member, learning and supporting others’ functions.
• Professional customer service attitude for internal and external customers.
• Detail oriented, good organizational skills to accomplish tasks efficiently.
• Ability to produce accurate and consistent, quality work.
• A commitment to long-term personal growth and development.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and in writing, in person, and via phone or video conferencing with all levels of staff.
• Continuous improvement mindset.

• AA degree or Certificate in Accounting or equivalent business experience preferred.
• Strong computer experience and/or skill in Excel, Word, and accounting software.
• Previous experience leading people or projects in an accounting environment.
• WA and CA use tax experience, specific to agriculture, preferred.
• ERP system experience preferred (Sage X3 preferred).
• 5 years Accounts Payable experience in a dynamic office environment.

• Hours can vary during busy season.

$24-$27 per hour