Join Our Team at Michael Foods, Inc.

Are you looking to enhance your career in the food processing industry? Michael Foods, Inc. is a leader in egg products, refrigerated grocery, and potato products, offering exciting job opportunities to help you sharpen your skills and make an impact. Become part of an innovative team that's First in Food.

Position Overview:

The Accounts Payable Specialist plays a critical role in ensuring timely and accurate payments for invoices. You will be responsible for verifying invoice accuracy, communicating with internal and external customers, and performing essential administrative tasks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process invoices and credit memos using our automated invoicing system.
• Verify the accuracy of invoices and credit memos, checking quantities, prices, general ledger, and sales tax coding. Ensure proper approvals are obtained.
• Research and resolve any invoicing discrepancies in a timely manner by collaborating with vendors and purchasing personnel.
• Monitor open purchase orders in SAP.
• Code non-purchase order invoices and credit card transactions appropriately.
• Create Financial Accounting (FI) invoices for miscellaneous non-inventoried items sales.
• Provide backup for teammates through cross-training.
• Assist in month-end closing processes by preparing journal entries and key figures.
• Perform administrative tasks such as filing and copying.
• Continuously seek efficiencies and improvements in your responsibilities.
• Prioritize safety and adhere to all health policies and procedures to ensure a safe workplace.
• Maintain quality and regulatory compliance in accordance with GAAP standards.
• Conduct other accounting tasks as needed.

Qualifications:

Education: One year of higher education or equivalent experience preferred.

Experience: Strong ability to enhance processes, keep organized files, and track data effectively.

Language Skills: Capability to read and interpret various documents, write reports, and communicate effectively with customers and employees.

Mathematical Skills: Proficient in basic math operations and able to interpret rates, ratios, and percentages.

Reasoning Ability: Aptitude for solving practical problems and interpreting a variety of instructions.

Other Skills:

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and related technologies.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Detail-oriented, organized, and capable of working independently.
• Ability to understand processes and look for areas of improvement.
• Accounting experience is a plus.

#firstinpeople