Job Description

ABOUT US  Agway Farm & Home is a leading wholesale product distribution company serving a vast network of farm and home retailers in the Eastern region of the US. Product categories include seasonal home and hardware, farm supply, lawn and garden, bird, pet and animal health. For additional company information, please visit www.agway.com.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Manage and optimize the company’s accounts payable processes and systems 
• Oversee the accurate and timely processing of all invoices, including ACH and check runs
• Work directly with suppliers to ensure accurate payments and record keeping, as well as effectively address vendor disputes that may arise
• Manage accounts payable aging to ensure invoices are paid and credits are processed in a timely manner 
• Assist with monthly accounts payable closing processes
• Ensure compliance with standard processes and maintain effective internal controls surrounding the accounts payable function
• Additional job duties as needed

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance or related field
• 5+ years of accounts payable and vendor payment experience
• NetSuite or SAP accounts payable experience strongly preferred
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite programs including Excel and Word
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is continually required to use manual dexterity (fingers and hands), use hands in a repetitive motion, utilize eye/hand coordination, and sit. The employee is frequently required to reach with arms and hands, stand, walk, turn and twist head/neck and back/waist.

Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.