Specialist, AP/AR Senior
Inver Grove Heights, MN, US, 55077-1721
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 10,000 employees are in the United States, but today we have employees in 19 countries. At CHS, we are creating connections to empower agriculture.
Summary
CHS is hiring a Specialist, AP/AR Senior to join the AP Payments team in our Finance Shared Services group. This role involves processing vendor payments within corporate ERP systems while adhering to company policies and internal control procedures. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, are essential, along with attention to detail, adaptability, analytical thinking, professionalism, and reliability. The ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, high-volume environment is crucial, with a focus on accuracy, customer service, and timeliness. Additionally, the role requires supporting business unit customers and vendors throughout the procure-to-pay process, seeking process improvement efficiencies, and understanding corporate structures, business contacts, and stakeholders. Learning agility is necessary to grasp the full procure-to-pay process and the systems involved. The AP Payments Specialist is responsible for managing and processing accounts payable payments, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies and procedures. This includes handling checks, ACH payments, wires, and customer service inquiries related to AP payments, collaborating with various departments to ensure smooth payment operations, and addressing any issues that arise.
The work hours for this position are 10am - 7pm Central/8am - 5pm Pacific.
Responsibilities
- Effectively review and address complex inquiries while coordinating and communicating with vendors, AP Invoicing teams, settlements teams, customer service representatives, and account managers as necessary.
- Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with both internal and external customers, ensuring effective collaboration within the team.
- Process vendor payments in a timely manner while ensuring compliance with company policies and customer expectations.
- Collaborate with vendors and relevant internal business unit representatives to promptly resolve any discrepancies. Address and respond to inquiries from vendors and internal personnel regarding payment status and other questions in a timely and friendly manner.
- Complete clearing of payments into the corporate ERP system(s) in a timely manner.
- Prioritize tasks to ensure all deadlines are met throughout the day.
- Identify and communicate internal control gaps or process inefficiencies to AP supervisor and manager while bringing potential solutions forward.
- Participate in special projects and other miscellaneous duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications (required)
- 2+ years of experience in Finance, Accounting, and/or AP/AR
- High School diploma or GED
Additional Qualifications
- Proficient in MS Office suite
- Previous experience in accounting, bookkeeping and interacting with internal and external customers
- Farming background or agriculture experience preferred
- Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
- Bachelor's degree preferred in Finance, Accounting, Statistics, Economics, Business, Business Administration, or related field
- Previous experience with SAP accounting software preferred
- 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.
- 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.
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.