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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. At least 3 years of hands-on accounts payable experience, including ownership of the full invoice-to-payment process. Fluency in both Spanish and English, with the ability to communicate clearly in writing and conversation. Prior experience in the agriculture industry is strongly preferred. Proficiency with accounting or ERP platforms such as Sage, NetSuite, or comparable systems. Advanced Microsoft Excel capabilities, including tools used for lookup functions, reporting, and data review. Solid understanding of reconciliations, payables procedures, and core accounting principles. Strong organizational skills and a high level of accuracy when working in a deadline-driven, high-volume setting. Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use and Privacy Notice .