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NewCold

Accounts Payable Specialist

NewCold, Chicago

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Accounts Payable Specialist
Build thefuture of food At NewCold, we're shaping the futureof the food supply chain. Our warehouses and transportnetwork connect the world's major food manufacturers with retailers and food service providers.
Join a collaborative team of doers,innovators, and engineers who are dedicated to making a real impact. Togetherwith advanced robotics and cutting-edge technology, we're not just keeping upwith the times -we're pioneering smarter, more sustainable operations to keep theworld's food fresh and safe.
To support our rapid growth, we're constantly looking for talented people to join our team. Want to be a part of a dynamic, forward-thinking environment? Join us!
Your role as a Accounts Payable Specialist
Key responsibilities:
Hourly Rate:
$26.00 - $30.00 per hour
Position Overview
The Accounts Payable (AP) Specialist is based in the Chicago office and is a part of the Shared Services Center (SSC).
The AP Specialist reports to the SSC Manager and supports the North American accounts payable/receivable
activities. The AP Specialist is customer focused, works quickly with little to no errors in a complex environment
and operates in a timely fashion. The AP Specialist and the SSC team is a vital part of our efforts to keep business
activities current and compliant.
Roles and Responsibilities
•Manage daily AP inbox by reviewing invoices, routing to proper folders and ensuring the inbox is
maintained and cleared out by the end of every day.
•Accurately record vendor invoices.
•Vendor setup and maintenance.
•Create Purchase Orders and Change Orders.
•Collaborating daily with the Accounting team, Manager of Shared Services, Project Managers, and
Engineers.
•Owning Accounts Payable between NewCold and our suppliers and sub-contractors.
•Monitor and follow-up on open Purchase Orders for project reporting.
•Assist with month-end close.
•Assist in various ad-hoc projects.
•Drive and push performance in the Accounts Payable process to improve both quality and speed.
•Provide direction and guidance in proper AP/AR procedures.
•Ensure activities are completed in a timely manner.
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Who we are looking for:
We are seeking motivated and forward-thinking individuals who thrive incollaborative and fast-moving environments. Our ideal candidate has:
•5+ years of relevant experience in Accounts Payable.
•Comfort with working in a fast-paced, complex, transaction-driven environment.
•Strong written and verbal communication skills.
•A quick learner, a self-starter, able to work independently, and willing (and able) to handle the pressures
of an increasing level of responsibility.
•Can take on multiple projects/tasks and problem solve.
•Experience coding invoices.
•Experience with Chart of Accounts.
•Proficiency with MS office suite.
•Ability to follow up on pending issues and meet deadlines.
•Experience working with US and foreign currencies.
•Experience partnering with stakeholders, preferably on a global level.
•Detail-oriented.
•Ability to complete tasks with little to no errors.
•Supply chain industry experience is preferred.
Education/Certification
•Bachelor's degree required
Ready to make an impact? Ourgoal is to keep the world's food fresh and safe with our proprietarytechnologies and innovative solutions. Join our team andhelp build a more efficient, innovative, and sustainable food supply chain.Your next career chapter starts at NewCold.
Whether you're a seasoned expert or just starting your career, NewColdprovides the opportunities and challenges that allow you to grow and excel.Ready to turn your curiosity into impact?
Explore careers at NewCold Visit our website to learn more and apply.
Can we welcome you on board as our new Accounts Payable Specialist and help continueour successful growth?
NewCold provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, religion, age, disability, gender identity, results of genetic testing, medical condition (including cancer and genetic characteristics), or service in the military. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absence, compensation, and training.
NewCold expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment or discrimination based on any of the characteristics mentioned above. Improper interference with the ability of other employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated.