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We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join a growing agriculture-focused organization. This position supports high-volume payables operations and requires someone who can work accurately, communicate effectively in both English and Spanish, and contribute to efficient financial processes. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting fundamentals, sound judgment, and the ability to stay organized while managing competing priorities.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the accounts payable cycle from invoice intake through final payment, ensuring transactions are processed correctly and on schedule.
• Review invoices against purchase orders and receiving documentation, investigate mismatches, and coordinate resolutions with internal teams and vendors.
• Handle a large volume of vendor invoices with close attention to coding accuracy, approval routing, and payment deadlines.
• Maintain up-to-date vendor files and serve as a point of contact for supplier inquiries in both English and Spanish.
• Prepare recurring payment batches, including checks and electronic disbursements, while confirming proper authorization and supporting documentation.
• Reconcile accounts payable records to the general ledger and assist with month-end accounting activities as needed.
• Track outstanding payables, review aging activity, and help ensure financial obligations are settled within agreed terms.
• Support year-end reporting requirements, including 1099 preparation, and provide documentation for audit and compliance needs.
• Work closely with purchasing, operations, and accounting personnel to improve coordination and strengthen payables processes.