We are looking for a Staff Accountant to join our team. This position will support high-volume payables operations while helping maintain accurate financial records and dependable vendor payment practices. The ideal candidate is bilingual in English and Spanish, highly organized, and comfortable working across teams to improve efficiency and resolve issues quickly.
Responsibilities:
- Oversee the complete accounts payable cycle, from receiving vendor invoices through coding, routing, and final payment processing.
- Handle a large volume of invoices with close attention to accuracy, deadlines, and supporting documentation.
- Review purchase orders, invoices, and receiving records to confirm alignment and investigate any mismatches before payment.
- Maintain vendor account information and respond to supplier questions professionally in both English and Spanish.
- Coordinate recurring payment activity, including weekly check runs, electronic payments, and wire transfers.
- Reconcile accounts payable records to the general ledger and contribute to month-end closing activities.
- Track outstanding payables, review aging reports, and help ensure obligations are settled within agreed terms.
- Assist with year-end reporting requirements, including 1099 preparation, and support audit-related documentation requests.
- Work closely with purchasing, operations, and accounting partners to address issues, strengthen controls, and improve processes.
- At least 3 years of experience in accounts payable, including ownership of full-cycle invoice processing.
- Fluency in both Spanish and English, with strong written and verbal communication skills.
- Prior experience in the agriculture industry is strongly preferred.
- Working knowledge of accounting or ERP platforms such as Sage, NetSuite, or comparable systems.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including functions such as pivot tables, lookups, and data review.
- Solid understanding of accounts payable workflows, reconciliations, and core accounting principles.
- Strong attention to detail, sound organizational skills, and the ability to manage competing priorities in a high-volume setting.