Accounts Payable Analyst

WHO WE ARE

Helena Agri-Enterprises, LLC is a leading full-service agronomic solutions provider that's been in business since 1957. Our first location was in West Helena, Arkansas hence the name "Helena". We now have close to 600 locations nationwide and over 6,000 employees. Our corporate office is located in Collierville, Tennessee, a suburb outside of Memphis. Year after year we rank at the top nationally for volume and sales in our industry. There are many facets to our company including product development, sales, operations, precision technology and manufacturing just to name a few.

ABOUT THE JOB

The Accounts Payable Analyst processes inventory documents in a timely manner, reconciles supplier statements and prepayments and communicates with Helena locations, leadership and vendors to build customer relationships.

WHAT YOUR DAY WILL LOOK LIKE

• Researches and resolves problems and issues with vendor service agents, locations and vendors.
• Acts as an approver and auditor for A/P transactions.
• Communicates with key suppliers to reduce supplier late payments.
• Leads initiatives for process improvement.
• Analyzes supplier trends and needs to improve processes and reduces system bottle necks and late payments.
• Updates policies and procedures as needed.
• Monitors promptness of payments and credits and prepayments.
• Ensures that all prepayments are applied in accordance with the supplier programs.
• Assists and leads agents and acts as trainer and mentor for team.
• Works with team to resolve issues and problems efficiently.
• Reconciles various balance sheet accounts.
• Contacts purchasing agents, suppliers and Helena locations when one of the necessary processing documents is missing or when critical processing information does not agree.
• Verifies correctness of information on accounts payable accrual at month-end.
• Processes payables reports as needed.
• Assists Accounts Payable Manager in managing the front-end imaging system Kofax. This includes maintenance, problem-solving and training.
• Provides excellent customer service to all internal and external customers.
• Other work-related duties as assigned by leader.
• Reliable and regular attendance is required.
• Follows all company policies and procedures.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's degree in accounting is required.
• Three years of related work experience is required.

SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS

• Ability to understand and implement various supplier programs as they apply to accounts payable.
• Must have five years or more AP experience.
• Knowledge of invoice workflow processes.
• Ability to use 10-key adding machine.
• Good typing skills.
• Ability to adapt to efficiently use Oracle computerized payables.
• Ability to read, write and speak in English is required.
• Communicating in Spanish is a valuable skill at Helena.
• Computer skills including working knowledge of Microsoft Office are required.

WORK ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL ASPECTS OF THE JOB

The work environment for this position is that of a typical office environment where the noise level is mostly quiet. This position requires you to use your hands for many different tasks and to talk, hear, walk, stand and sit. You may be occasionally required to lift or move up to 10 pounds.

BENEFITS AT HELENA

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance STARTS THE SAME DAY YOU DO!
• Earn up to $3,000 in Reward Dollars from Helena for your Health Savings Account (HSA).
• Helena's robust 401(k) Savings Plan offers you a 100% company-match up to 5% starting on your first day. As your years of service with Helena increase, so does our company-match - up to 10% based on your contribution amount.
• Three-year vesting on company match with 1,000 hours of service.
• Access your earned pay between paydays through Earned Wage Access (EWA) with DailyPay and Wisely.
• Up to 15 days paid time-off plus 9 paid holidays.
• Free Term Life Insurance at 1x your annual base pay - paid for by Helena at no cost to you.
• Free Short & Long-Term Disability.
• Up to 80 hours of paid Parental Leave.
• Education Assistance.
• And much more!

For more detailed information about our benefits, visit helenacareers.com/benefits.

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Helena supports individuals with disabilities, and reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Helena is an equal opportunity employer.