A/P Clerk - Green Plains : Job Details

Summary: The Accounts Payable Clerk is a member of the accounting team who performs accounts payable duties and other assigned accounting tasks at the company's biorefining facility. The incumbent will be responsible for processing transactions with important vendors under a system of internal controls. Responsibilities:

• Process accounts payable transactions for multiple entities
• Ensure proper approval and support for all payables, matching to related packing slips or open purchase orders when applicable
• Ensure appropriate coding of transactions to the general ledger
• Monitor accounts payable sub ledger aging and assist with account reconciliations
• Ensure that payments to vendors are made on a timely basis
• Ensure supporting documents are filed on a timely and accurate basis
• Assist with bank reconciliations as required
• Review and protect the business against unintentional overpayment
• Coordinate receipt of new vendor information when applicable
• Complete annual review of 1099s
• Back up accounts receivable duties
• Participate in the monthly financial close process, including monthly journal entries, reporting, and analysis
• Assist Plant Accounting Manager with state filings for motor fuels, sales and use tax, etc
• Assist with capital project reconciliations and support
• Back up for weekly and monthly plant sales, invoices and reconciliations
• Perform other tasks as assigned

Qualifications:

• Two-year accounting/business degree or 3-5 years accounting experience preferred
• Valid driver's license

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Experience with Dynamics (or a similar accounting software package) preferred
• Excellent phone and verbal skills.
• Detail-oriented; proficiency for accuracy; dependable; positive attitude; team player.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Proficient in Microsoft office, with solid data entry and computer skills, including Word and Excel.

Company Description: Green Plains Inc. (NASDAQ:GPRE) is a leading biorefining company focused on the development and utilization of fermentation, agricultural and biological technologies in the processing of annually renewable crops into sustainable value-added ingredients. This includes the production of cleaner low-carbon biofuels, renewable feedstocks for advanced biofuels, and high-purity alcohols for use in cleaners and disinfectants. Green Plains is an innovative producer of Ultra-High Protein and novel ingredients for animal and aquaculture diets to help satisfy a growing global appetite for sustainable protein. Compensation and Benefits: Green Plains Inc. offers competitive pay: a generous benefits package including a business casual work environment, health, dental, vision, life insurance, paid holidays, Paid Time Off (PTO), and a 401(k) retirement plan with immediate vesting and company safe harbor matching. All potential employees of Green Plains Inc. will be required to successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check prior to employment. Equal Opportunity Employer: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Other duties may be assigned.