Post Holdings

Accounts Payable Specialist


Pay$42909.00 - $56639.00 / year
LocationLakeville/Minnesota
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: 26580
      Business Unit Overview

      Headquartered in Lakeville, Minn., Post Consumer Brands, a business unit of Post Holdings, Inc., is dedicated to providing people and their pets with delicious food choices for every taste and budget. The company’s portfolio includes beloved brands such as Honey Bunches of Oats®, PEBBLES®, Grape-Nuts® and Malt-O-Meal® cereal, and Peter Pan® peanut butter, as well as Rachael Ray® Nutrish®, Kibbles ‘n Bits® and 9Lives® dog and cat food. As a company committed to high standards of quality and to our values, we are driven by one idea: To make lives better by making delicious food accessible for all. For more information about our brands, visit www.postconsumerbrands.com and follow us on LinkedIn for the latest news.


      Brand

      Post Consumer Brands recently acquired several iconic pet food brands, venturing into a new market while remaining true to our purpose to provide delicious and accessible food that our consumers love. We’re always searching the center store for the next exciting product to add to our portfolio, and right now, we’re growing and need passionate, driven individuals with diverse perspectives to help us reach greater heights. That’s where you come in. Join a team where your voice is not only heard but valued. Make a real impact on brands enjoyed by millions of people and their pets.

      At Post Consumer Brands, we take pride in our longstanding legacy of making one of every five breakfast cereals families eat daily. Today, we’re just as focused on our future as we expand our grocery business with different shelf-stable foods, including snacks and peanut butter. We are committed to providing accessible and delicious food for families, and we’re always searching the center store for the next exciting product to add to our portfolio. As we soar to new heights, we need creative, determined individuals from all walks of life to join our team, where your unique perspective and ideas are acknowledged and valued. Be a part of a company that empowers you to make a difference that’s evident on grocery store shelves and families’ tables across North America.


      Location Description

      Post Consumer Brands corporate headquarters in Lakeville, Minn. is about 20 miles south of Minneapolis and St. Paul, Lakeville has all the benefits of smaller town living with access to everything a large metropolitan area has to offer. Join more than 400 team members collaborating on the two-building campus to help put breakfast on the tables of millions of consumers in North America.


      Responsibilities

      The primary responsibility of this role is to process invoices using OnBase and JD Edwards systems accurately and promptly. The role involves receiving, researching, and resolving various routine internal and external inquiries regarding account status, and communicating the resolution of discrepancies to the relevant parties. Additionally, the position requires coordination with colleagues in the procure-to-pay process and the finance department to ensure information accuracy and compliance with internal policies and controls.

      RESPONSIBILITIES:

      • Processing and analyzing invoices within our accounting and ERP systems.
      • Reviewing invoices for accurate information, including but not limited to:
      • Valid 3-way matching
      • Bill to/Ship to information
      • Payee information
      • Sales tax-related information
      • Applying established policies and procedures to process invoices and payments to audit and SOX compliance standards
      • Investigating and resolving problems associated with the processing of invoices
      • Ability to process and follow up on rush items
      • Assisting with monthly status reports and monthly closing.
      • Performing other duties as required to support the Accounts Payable Department
      • Preparing weekly and semi-monthly supplier payments, including checks, ACH, credit cards, and wires, for all PCB entities, while ensuring adherence to company policies
      • Following monthly and year-end cutoff and close schedules to ensure accurate and timely recording of payments
      • Assisting with the creation and maintenance of departmental policies and procedures
      • Reconciling vendor statements, researching, and correcting discrepancies by applying appropriate accounting standards
      • Reviewing, researching, and resolving items that appear on the Goods Received and Not Invoiced report monthly
      • Resolving routine questions and problems, including complex issues, consulting with the supervisor and Senior Accounts Payable Specialists as needed
      • Working cross-functionally with other departments and assisting as needed
      • Continuously identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness
      • Assisting with systems testing and troubleshooting as needed
      • Assisting with other assignments and projects as needed


      Qualifications

      EDUCATION:

      • Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business, or equivalent experience.

      EXPERIENCE:

      • Two years of experience in Accounts Payable
      • Experience with ERP systems such as JDE or SAP preferred
      • Experience in Consumer-Packaged Goods and acquisition integration a plus
      • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with attention to detail
      • Ability to work effectively in a team-based environment with multiple functional groups
      • Must be self-motivated and able to stay on task while working remotely
      • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
      • General knowledge of accounting principles
      • Strong organizational and written communication skills
      • Proficiency in Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, and Outlook

      The pay range for this position is $42,909 - $56,639 per year.

      EDUCATION:

      • Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business, or equivalent experience.

      EXPERIENCE:

      • Two years of experience in Accounts Payable
      • Experience with ERP systems such as JDE or SAP preferred
      • Experience in Consumer-Packaged Goods and acquisition integration a plus
      • Strong analytical and critical thinking skills with attention to detail
      • Ability to work effectively in a team-based environment with multiple functional groups
      • Must be self-motivated and able to stay on task while working remotely
      • Strong interpersonal and communication skills
      • General knowledge of accounting principles
      • Strong organizational and written communication skills
      • Proficiency in Microsoft Office software, including Word, Excel, and Outlook


      The primary responsibility of this role is to process invoices using OnBase and JD Edwards systems accurately and promptly. The role involves receiving, researching, and resolving various routine internal and external inquiries regarding account status, and communicating the resolution of discrepancies to the relevant parties. Additionally, the position requires coordination with colleagues in the procure-to-pay process and the finance department to ensure information accuracy and compliance with internal policies and controls.

      RESPONSIBILITIES:

      • Processing and analyzing invoices within our accounting and ERP systems.
      • Reviewing invoices for accurate information, including but not limited to:
      • Valid 3-way matching
      • Bill to/Ship to information
      • Payee information
      • Sales tax-related information
      • Applying established policies and procedures to process invoices and payments to audit and SOX compliance standards
      • Investigating and resolving problems associated with the processing of invoices
      • Ability to process and follow up on rush items
      • Assisting with monthly status reports and monthly closing.
      • Performing other duties as required to support the Accounts Payable Department
      • Preparing weekly and semi-monthly supplier payments, including checks, ACH, credit cards, and wires, for all PCB entities, while ensuring adherence to company policies
      • Following monthly and year-end cutoff and close schedules to ensure accurate and timely recording of payments
      • Assisting with the creation and maintenance of departmental policies and procedures
      • Reconciling vendor statements, researching, and correcting discrepancies by applying appropriate accounting standards
      • Reviewing, researching, and resolving items that appear on the Goods Received and Not Invoiced report monthly
      • Resolving routine questions and problems, including complex issues, consulting with the supervisor and Senior Accounts Payable Specialists as needed
      • Working cross-functionally with other departments and assisting as needed
      • Continuously identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and effectiveness
      • Assisting with systems testing and troubleshooting as needed
      • Assisting with other assignments and projects as needed

  • About the company

      Post Holdings is an American consumer packaged goods holding company headquartered in the suburban St.

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