Accounts Payable Specialist

Company Overview

Farmers Business Network®* (*FBN®) is on a mission to power the prosperity of family farmers and rural communities around the world, transforming how the world farms with an integrated, technology-enabled agricultural platform.

We offer high ROI farm inputs, fintech and sustainability products and services powered by network data, and farm-tested insights from our global farmer community. Our platform helps FBN® members make confident decisions to ensure the economic viability of their farms, while also empowering them to be a part of the solution as the global community confronts its most pressing issues: providing food security for a growing population, transitioning to more sustainable agriculture, and responding to climate change.

We are a dynamic, innovative, and mission-driven AgTech company that offers competitive compensation and benefits as well as boundless career mobility. We are backed by top investors, including Fidelity, ADM, Google Ventures, Kleiner Perkins, DBL Partners, T Rowe Price and Temasek. We have been featured in these articles by the Wall Street Journal and Forbes, and were also named "One of the 50 Most Innovative Companies in the World" by Fast Company Magazine.

Accounts Payable Specialist

Mission: Be part of FBN’s Shared Services team and help to provide exceptional customer service to our farmers, our vendors and our employees.

This position is a key member of the procure-to-pay team within shared services, and it requires a detailed understanding of accounts payable and payment processes, systems, controls and policies. For example, knowledge of invoice to purchase order matching, payment / expense processing, and vendor onboarding are very helpful. The role will help maintain the internal control environment and improve efficiencies surrounding accounts payable for FBN’s Merchandising business unit.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Process 3 way match PO invoices within AP software and NetSuite
• Record freight invoices in Grain Accounting Software
• Enter and code non-purchase order invoices appropriately based on the nature of the expenditure and the applicable project
• Monitor the accounts payable aging report to ensure unpaid invoices are paid in a timely manner while communicating with managers to ensure overdue invoices are addressed with vendor
• Communicate with vendors, purchasing and supply chain to resolve inquiries regarding invoices and payment status
• File and maintain vendor files
• Perform accounts payable reconciliation monthly
• Process employee expense reimbursement requests
• Assist in monthly credit card report submissions
• 1099 maintenance as required
• Reconcile vendor statements, and research and correct discrepancies
• Assist in the process of verifying, logging and mailing checks
• Assist in gathering and compiling data to generate monthly expense analysis and other relevant reports for accounts payable and expense reporting

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelors Degree preferred
• Previous accounting enterprise (ERP) system experience a strong plus
• Strong spreadsheet skills
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
• Detail oriented, professional attitude, and reliable
• Ability to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced and high volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of grain merchandising industry is a strong plus

*The following represents FBN's reasonable estimate of the US national average base salary range of possible compensation for this role based on market data and placement of internal employees: $41,000 - $52,000. *

This salary range may vary based on geography and variations in cost of labor. Beyond the above or adjusted to market salary range, FBN also offers all full-time employees competitive equity compensation, health and wellness benefits, and various perks.

FBN is proud to be an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We do not discriminate in hiring or any employment decision based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, genetic information, veteran status, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or other applicable legally protected characteristic. FBN considers qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local law. ******We participate in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program here.****** FBN is also committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in our job application procedures. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please email fill out this form.