at GROWMARK, Inc. in Bloomington, Illinois, United States
Job Description
GROWMARK is an agricultural cooperative serving almost 400,000 customers across North America, providing agronomy, energy, facility engineering and construction, and logistics products and services, as well as grain marketing and risk management services. Headquartered in Bloomington, Illinois, GROWMARK owns the FS trademark, which is used by its member cooperatives. GROWMARK also owns and operates SEEDWAY, the largest full-line seed company in the United States. More information is available at growmark.com. See what it’s like to work at GROWMARK: https://youtu.be/CSVMnKCySsY * PURPOSE AND SUMMARY STATEMENT* Manages the accounts payable, accounts receivable, OMNI and SAP master data maintenance, and central files functions following approved corporate policies and controls. * SUPERVISION AND LEADERSHIP* Supervises, leads, and develops the Accounts Receivable Specialists (2), the Data Control Specialists (2), the Accounts Payable Control Specialist, the Accounting Operations Assistant, and the Invoice Input Control Specialist. * ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS* Oversees the maintenance of accounts receivable records and sees that credit terms are administered according to guidelines. Supervises the processing of daily customer draft files for collection of accounts receivable balances and ensures timely, accurate cash application. Supervises the preparation of daily payment files including wires, ACHs and checks for disbursements from the accounts payable system. Executes Controller approval of select overhead vendor invoices ensuring timely and accurate payments to external vendors. Maintains control of workflow and processing of payments through the department including the proper claiming of cash discounts. Oversees the maintenance of OMNI and SAP database elements for customers, vendors, products, and locations. Coordinates with the IT area to solve OMNI and SAP system processing problems for area of responsibility. Consult and advise product divisions on the best utilization of the billing system. Oversees annual self-audits of product groups and analyzes results. Supervises the filing of documents located in the corporate Central Files and imaging systems in accordance with the corporate retention schedule. Prepares departmental overhead budget and provides explanations on variances. Communicates with vendors, customers and other employees regarding the payment status of invoices. Supervises the reconciliation of general ledger accounts related to accounts payable and accounts receivable. Prepares documentation, reports, and analyses for external auditors as requested. * OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS* Reviews credit invoices from vendors on a regular basis and corresponds with vendors regarding reimbursement of credits. Educates employees regarding Accounts Payable and travel policies and procedures. Reviews and approves travel expense reports for employees. Follows GROWMARK’s Environmental Health and Safety, OSHA and DOT policies and procedures, as they apply. Responsible for encouraging, supporting, and promoting innovative practices, ideas, and technologies within the team. Performs all other duties as assigned. * _REQUIREMENTS_* Normally requires a bachelor’s degree in accounting or business administration or equivalent, and at least 3 years of related experience to demonstrate the ability to provide accounting operations leadership to the GROWMARK System. Demonstrates essential abilities including business knowledge, collaboration, communication, customer focus, decision-making, and skill development. Understanding and experience with accounting-related areas including payables, receivables, billing systems, records control, credit administration, internal controls, audit strategy, policies and procedures, and compliance along with accounting operations planning, program execution, budgeting, and communications. Proven supervisory and leadership skills including staffing, coaching, and performance evaluation, and the ability to achieve results through others. Proven organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. Proven professional communication, interpersonal, persuasion, and customer service skills. Demonstrated planning, organization, problem-solving, and project management skills. High degree of integrity including ability to successfully deal with sensitive or confidential information. Proven team-building skills and the ability to work independently and in a team-oriented environment. Proven computer skills and the ability to use the computer to enhance business processes. Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record. Ability and willingness to participate in required training that may include education on GROWMARK’s policies and procedures and additional training as it relates to the requirements of the position. * #LI-Hybrid* We are an equal opportunity employer, including protected veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities. Employment may be contingent upon receipt of an acceptable and job-related background check, drug test, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.
