• Accounting Specialist, Accounts Payable

    AGI (Naperville, IL)


    Description

    Position Title: Accounting Specialist, Accounts Payable

     

    Compensation Range: $58,000-70,000 USD annual (based on experience)

     

    Department: Accounting

     

    About AGI

     

    AGI is a global food-based infrastructure company publicly traded in Canada. With over 3,800 employees and over 30 global manufacturing brands, AGI is a leading provider of equipment and technology solutions for agricultural commodities including seed, fertilizer, grain and feed systems and an expanding platform for food processing facilities.

     

    The Opportunity

     

    The Accounting Specialist is responsible for managing and processing invoices, resolving discrepancies, ensuring timely payments, vendor management, month end accruals and maintaining accurate financial records within our organization. This role will work closely with our procurement and receiving departments to ensure timely and accurate processing of supplier invoices. This role will assist with accounts receivable aging collections, invoicing and posting payments as needed.

    Responsibilities

    + Maintaining vendor master files and relations. Submit tax exemption certificates, W-9 requests and review vendors for 1099 filing requirements.

    + Accounts payable invoice processing. 3-way match between PO, receiving documents and invoices. Obtain invoice approvals, track and resolve any discrepancies.

    + Track vendor rebate accruals.

    + Process weekly check payments and ACH payment submissions.

    + Monitor shared inboxes for invoices that are not entered.

    + Work with procurement team on identifying opportunities to leverage AGI buying power.

    + Assist with customer invoicing and accounts receivable functions as needed

    + Monitor accounts receivable aging and follow-up with customers as needed.

    + Preparing, reviewing, and analyzing data to identify trends and recommend solutions.

    + Develop measures to ensure timely processing.

    + Assist with internal and external audit support requests.

    + All other tasks as assigned.

    Qualifications

    + An Associates Degree in Accounting or Business Administration is desired. Comparable work experience will be considered in lieu of education.

    + 3 years of experience in similar field.

    + Proficiency with Microsoft Office software: Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint at an intermediate level. Adobe Pro is an asset.

    + Microsoft Dynamics AX and/or Oracle Fusion experience a plus

     

    Why AGI?

    We’re leading the way in global food supply chain solutions and here’s how:

    We’re the leading global expert in providing farmers, processors and commercial customers with the right equipment and customized engineering solutions to produce, protect and deliver the world’s grain, fertilizer, seed, feed and food supplies. Dedicated to safety, innovation and customization, AGI offers one of the largest catalogs of equipment and full-service planning and engineering services for the storage, blending, mixing, conveying, conditioning, and processing of agricultural products worldwide. Supported by an extensive in-country sales and service team, AGI provides a global distribution network and state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Canada, the United States, Brazil, India, France, and Italy.

     

    Our Culture

     

    Safety and teamwork are the cornerstones of our global culture. In all aspects of our business, diverse and inclusive teams work together to deliver quality products, solutions, and services for our customers around the world.

     

    Benefits offered

     

    Annual bonus plan

     

    Paid Time Off

     

    Medical

     

    Dental

     

    Vision

     

    Life and AD&D

     

    Short Term Disability

     

    Long Term Disability

     

    Voluntary Life

     

    Employee Assistance Program

     

    Spending Accounts

     

    401k with match

     

    Employee Stock Purchase Plan with match

     

    With AGI, you’re choosing an employer dedicated to strengthening and securing the global food supply chain.

     

    AGI is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit and business need.

     

    Accommodations are available upon request for candidates with a disability taking part in the recruitment process and once hired.

     

    Equal Opportunity Employer

     

    This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.

     

    For further information, please review the Know Your Rights (https://www.eeoc.gov/poster) notice from the Department of Labor.