Accounts Payable Specialist

Are you driven to win by supporting your teammates?  Are you passionate about the environment? Do you want to play a part in supporting the world’s farmers to adopt new methods of sustainable agriculture?

Suterra is the world’s leader in the rapidly growing industry of biopesticides that use pheromones. We are grower-owned and part of The Wonderful Company®, one of the world’s largest private agribusiness and consumer food product companies.   Our insect management products use naturally occurring compounds that are non-toxic, leave no harmful residues on food and do not leach into soil or groundwater.   We want you to come help us make the world a better place. Naturally.

The Accounts Payable Specialist will play a key role in managing and planning the many and various financial transactions and results of this growing business.  This position provides an exciting opportunity to interact with and provide support to, all functions of the global business.  This role has the potential to expand in multiple directions as the needs of the business change. We are an entrepreneurial driven, fast paced organization with decade long, double-digit growth that hires highly motivated and trained professionals for our teams. 

This is a unique opportunity for a collaborative, influential, data driven accountant that wants to work across multiple functions that are fundamentally changing the nature of the global food supply.   We're looking for those who can effectively work with our many vendors to resolve discrepancies, process invoices, issue timely payments, and make recommendations on systems, processes, and improvements.

This position is full-time, on-site in our Bend, Oregon headquarters.

In addition to a competitive salary, we provide an exceptional benefits package, including:

• Comprehensive health insurance (with employer-paid coverage options)
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• 401(k) with company match
• Wellness and employee assistance programs
• Professional development opportunities

Here's what you'll do:

• Process all company payables.
• Work with the Procurement, Receiving and Finance Teams to ensure the accuracy of all data entered in ERP.
• Own Accounts Payable:
  • Matching, coding and entering Invoices.
  • Vendor setup and maintenance.
  • Reconciling and reporting on the AP ledgers.
  • Day to day management of payments.
  • Ensure accuracy of records in the ERP and Bank system.
  • Lead variance expense reviews.
• Maintain and update vendor files and information.
• Assist in month-end and year-end closing processes.
• Investigate and resolve vendor inquiries and discrepancies.
• Assist in implementing and maintaining internal financial controls.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives for the Accounts Payable function.
• Ad-hoc analytical work to drive strategy and deliver insights to the Executive Team.
• Support to other areas of the business as needed.

Here’s what you’ll bring to the table:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance, or equivalent practical experience.
• Accounting or similar background with knowledge of GAAP and finance compliance. 
• Enthusiasm for teamwork at multiple levels and across multiple functions of the organization.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Rigorous attention to detail and a professional demeanor.
• Previous experience with ERP systems and a history of being able to quickly adapt to new applications.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite of applications, including practical experience with Excel.

Suterra is wholly owned by The Wonderful Company

The Wonderful Company, headquartered in Los Angeles, is a privately held $6 billion global agribusiness company with consumer brands including Wonderful® Pistachios, Wonderful® Halos®, POM Wonderful®, FIJI® Water, JUSTIN® and Landmark® wines, as well as the Teleflora® flower delivery service.

To learn more about The Wonderful Company, visit www.wonderful.com, or follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. To view the current Corporate Social Responsibility report, visit www.wonderful.com/csr.

The Wonderful Company is an Equality Opportunity Employer that provides opportunities for advancement. We are committed to creating a diverse workforce that embodies a deep culture of acceptance, equity, and inclusion. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, region, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories.

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