Specialist, AP/AR Experienced

CHS Inc. is a leading global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives across the United States that provides grain, food and energy resources to businesses and consumers around the world.  We serve agriculture customers and consumers across the United States and around the world.  Most of our employees are in the United States, but today we have employees in 19 countries. At CHS, we are creating connections to empower agriculture.

Summary

This position is responsible for processing vendor invoices within corporate ERP systems in conjunction with company policies and standard internal control procedures.  The ideal candidate must have excellent communication skills, both verbal and written; be detail oriented, adaptive, analytical, professional, and reliable; and be able to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced and high-volume environment with emphasis on accuracy, customer service and timeliness.  The position will support internal business partners and their vendors through the entire procure to pay process.  They will apply agile thinking to seek process improvement efficiencies as well as to understand the full procure to pay process and the systems involved.

Responsibilities

Invoice Processing / Vendor Management

•             Process PO related invoices and non-PO invoices in a timely manner while ensuring compliance with company policies and customer expectations.

•             Monitor processing of invoices and ensure timely payments.

•             Provide support to Accounts Payable team members as needed.

•             Work with vendors and appropriate internal business unit representatives to resolve any discrepancies in a timely and customer-focused manner.

AP Process Support

•             Support vendor invoice delivery to our invoice processing systems.

•             Participate with Sourcing and business unit representatives to support purchase order maintenance as it relates to the processing of vendor invoices.

•             Research and answer inquiries from vendors and internal personnel in a timely and customer friendly manner regarding invoice payment status and related issues.

•             Prioritize tasks to ensure all deadlines are met.

•             Identify and communicate internal control gaps or process inefficiencies to AP supervisor and manager while bringing potential solutions forward.

Other Support

•             Participate in special projects and other miscellaneous duties as assigned.

•             Participate in and support CHS initiatives, corporate values, and CHS capabilities which demonstrate how we work and unite us all around a common definition of excellence

Minimum Qualifications (required)

• 1+ years of experience in Finance, Accounting, and/or AP/AR
• High School diploma or GED

Additional Qualifications

• Knowledge of accounts payable within SAP and Coupa
• Proficient in MS Office suite
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Strong attention to detail and organization skills in a fast paced environment
• Analytical mindset
• Strong focus on:
  • Process Improvements
  • Customer Service
• System and learning agility
• Team Collaboration
• Associate or bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
• Accounts Payable Specialist (APS) or Certified Accounts Payable Associate (CAPA) certification.
• Pre-employment screening is based on the job requirements and industry guidelines and may or may not be required for the position. If required, selected candidates must pass pre-employment screenings to include all or a combination of drug, criminal, motor vehicle check, physical requirements and FMSCA Clearinghouse.  #LI-WB1

CHS offers a competitive total rewards package. Compensation includes base wage and, depending upon position, may include other earnings such as bonus, incentives and commissions. Actual pay offered will vary based on multiple factors which may include, without limitation, experience, education, training, specialized skills and certifications, minimum wage/salary requirements under local law.

 

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, wellness programs, life insurance, health and dependent care spending accounts, paid time off, 401(k), pension, profit sharing, short- and long-term disability, tuition reimbursement and adoption assistance, subject to the eligibility requirements for each benefit plan.

 

CHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability.       

 

Please note that any communication from a CHS recruiter would be sent using a chsinc.com email address. In addition, a CHS recruiter will not ask for confidential information over the phone or in an email, or request money from a candidate involved in an offer process. If you have questions regarding an employment opportunity, please reach out to chscareers@chsinc.com; to verify that the communication is from CHS.