Accounts Payable Clerk

Our client, an established and rapidly growing organization in the agricultural sector, is seeking an on-site, motivated Accounts Payable Clerk to join their expanding accounting team. This position has opened due to company growth and departmental restructuring as the organization brings more accounting functions in-house.

This is an exciting time to join a team that’s modernizing its systems and redefining how accounting supports the broader business. The company values internal growth, the current Accounts Payable Accountant is transitioning into a new role, demonstrating how team members can expand their skills and advance within the organization.

If you’re an analytical, detail-oriented professional looking for an opportunity to grow your accounting career in a collaborative and forward-thinking environment, this role offers the perfect balance of stability, learning, and upward mobility.

The Environment & Culture:

This accounting department is more than just numbers, it’s a hub of innovation, collaboration, and growth. The close-knit team thrives in a culture of mutual support and continuous improvement. The company blends the roots of traditional agriculture with the sophistication of an investment brokerage, logistics provider, and distribution network. They connect farmers with manufacturers, ensuring both thrive in a dynamic market through innovation, integrity, and exceptional customer service.

 What Makes This Team Unique:

• Collaborative Culture: A supportive environment where teamwork, communication, and shared success are valued.
• Professional Yet Laid-Back: High standards are balanced with authenticity and approachability.
• Career Growth: Leadership is committed to developing team members, with proven examples of career advancement within the department.
• Market Exposure: Gain firsthand experience with grain markets and CME futures trading, an opportunity rarely found in similar roles.
• Tech-Forward Mindset: The team embraces modern digital tools such as Power BI and Merchant Ag to enhance efficiency and decision making.

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive pay with opportunities for growth.
• Healthcare coverage with employer contribution (50% paid).
• Optional dental and life insurance (up to $100K coverage).
• SIMPLE IRA with 3% employer match.
• Two weeks of paid time off (negotiable) plus holidays.
• Employee development and assistance programs.
• Work-life balance supported.
• Casual dress code and down-to-earth work environment.

• Process, code, and obtain approvals for vendor invoices.
• Record accounting entries for purchases and related transactions.
• Maintain organized accounts payable files and vendor records.
• Review and analyze key vendor expenses for accuracy and cost effectiveness.
• Prepare and process both ACH and manual check payments.
• Verify and post transactions to maintain accurate accounting ledgers.
• Support month-end close processes, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Manage and reconcile credit card transactions.
• Assist with compliance tasks and documentation as needed.
• Prepare and distribute year-end 1099 forms.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent work experience.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, and Teams).
• Strong communication and time management skills.
• Solid understanding of general accounting principles.
• QuickBooks experience preferred, but not required.
• Background or familiarity with agriculture or rural communities is a plus.

Ideal candidates are those with an agricultural background, community-minded values, and a “country state of mind.” They’re dependable, service oriented, and take pride in doing meaningful work that supports both people and progress.

• Ability to learn new accounting software systems quickly.
• Customer service-focused and adaptable to changing priorities.
• Team-oriented, dependable, and positive-minded.
• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail.
• Proactive in identifying solutions and improving processes.
• Interested in growing professionally within an accounting or finance function.