Accounts Payable Coordinator - Freight & Logistics

PennRose Farms LLC is a grower-owned, solutions-based supply chain management company. Through common ownership of our family of companies, we grow, ship, and manage the production of fresh fruit and vegetables throughout the U.S., Mexico, and beyond. We proudly serve the Retail, Wholesale and Foodservice fresh fruit and vegetable industry and are seeking a skilled Account Receivable Analyst.

We are seeking a well-rounded team player with the ability to work in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. Advanced excel skills and hard-working attitude that can roll up sleeves and get work done! The candidate will manage the financial transactions related to freight and logistics.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Handle all aspects of accounts payable for freight and trucking operations, ensuring timely processing of invoices, payments.
• Reviewing and processing vendor invoices for freight services, ensuring accuracy and proper authorization.
• Preparing and processing payments to freight vendors via various methods (e.g., check, ACH, wire transfer).
• Address all past due invoices and open deductions.
• Reconciling vendor statements to ensure accuracy and identify discrepancies.
• Generating reports on freight expenses, payment activity, and other relevant data for analysis and management review.
• Assist in month-end and year-end closing processes by reconciling accounts and generating necessary financial reports
• Maintaining documentation for compliance reporting and audits.
• A/P experience.
• Conduct research to identify and resolve customer accounts receivable issues.
• Maintains knowledge of acceptable accounting practices and procedures.
• Develop and maintain accurate customer accounts payable records.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.
  
  
  

Core Skills And Competencies

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Understanding of and the ability to adhere to generally accepted accounting principles.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or similar software, and accounting software.
  
  
  

Education & Experience

• High School Diploma.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, or related field, required.
• Three to five years’ experience working in a private industry in a tax accounting capacity.
  
  
  

Physical Demands

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong Excel skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.