AP AR Clerk

Michigan Milk Producers Association is seeking a skilled AP/AR Clerk to join our team and provide financial, administrative, and clerical services. As the AP/AR clerk, you will be primarily responsible to processing, entering, and review payments and receipts via our ERP system. In addition to processing payments and receipts, the AP/AR clerk needs to ensure accuracy by verifying, reconciling, and posting transactions. The successful candidate should have a detailed understanding of accounting principles, be very organized and detail oriented. About Us: The Michigan Milk Producers Association (MMPA) - established in 1916 - is a dairy farmer-owned and operated milk marketing cooperative and dairy processor. As the 10th largest dairy cooperative in the U.S., MMPA serves dairy farmers throughout Michigan, Wisconsin, Ohio, and Indiana, employing approximately 625 people in four states. In addition to a cheese plant in Indiana called the Middlebury Cheese Company, and a dairy product plant in Ohio called Superior Dairy, MMPA operates two SQF Level 3 dairy ingredient plants in Michigan. Products made at MMPA's plants include fluid milk, cheese, ultra-filtered milk, ice cream, butter, nonfat dry milk, cream, and condensed skim milk.Why you'll love working here:Competitive salaryhealth and wellness benefits with medical coverage through Blue Cross Blue Shield, including mental health benefitsDisability insurancePaid time offRetirement including 401k with employer contributionsPersonal and professional growth opportunitiesEmployee appreciation events and recognition awardsEmployee wellness initiativesEmployees feedback and suggestion forums JOB RESPONSIBILITIESAccounts PayableProcessing and entering vendor invoices and data into ERP systemAssemble payable packet, including invoice, purchase order and receiving documentsReview all payables for proper dollar value, applicable discounts, sales tax, proper approval, GL account, GL period, and support of PO's and receiversMaintain schedule of invoices, checks, adjustments for balancing AP subledger to General LedgerPull payable packet for all checks approved for payment. Copy checks and attach to payable packet. Ensure all checks over a minimum threshold are signed Mail checks to vendors and assist with post audit of vendor payment packetsReview vendor statements and follow-up on any invoice delinquenciesCollect and review required documents for new vendors, prepare other documents requested by established vendors (i.e. fill out sales tax exemption form for signature)Accounts ReceivableIssue Invoices to customers for daily shipments, ensuring quantity and price accuracyEnter daily cash receipts and apply to appropriate customer invoicesMaintain schedule of invoices, payments, and write-offs for balancing AR subledger to General LedgerOpen collection cases and follow-up on all customer payment discrepanciesCreate, track and report aged customer invoices for the receivable balances by Customer and programMonth End and other dutiesMonthly AR & AP Close - Run and file all month end closing reports. Prepare any necessary journal entries and reconcile AR and AP subledgers to General LedgerRespond to customer, vendor and staff inquiriesMaintain written AR and AP processes and proceduresAnswering vendor and customer related emails and other duties as needed in this areaPerform administrative functions including data entry, typing, file maintenance, document preparation and assist in pulling documents for any/all audits that may occurPerform other AP/AR related duties as assigned EDUCATION/EXPERIENCEMinimum 2 years of Accounts Receivable or Accounts Payable experience Associates degree in accounting, business or finance preferred ERP experience, Microsoft AX or D365 preferredAbility to work independently Ability to diagnose and resolve accounting problemsPossess a strong attention to detail Strong organizational and time management skills Possess strong interpersonal skills which includes the ability to effectively communicate with employees, vendors, and customersMicrosoft Office Suite to include Word, Excel and OutlookJoin us in maintaining the highest standards in the dairy industry Apply now and become part of our dynamic MMPA teamTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each responsibility satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the responsibilities. This job description is not designed to contain a comprehensive list of responsibilities that are required of the role. Responsibilities may change at any time with or without notice.MMPA provides the opportunity for meaningful work that makes a difference in the dairy industry and in our communities. The diverse talents and perspectives of our employees help us to meet the needs of our member farms and the customers we serve.MMPA is an equal opportunity employer. We are interested in every qualified candidate who is eligible to work in the United States.We are not interested in unsolicited candidate introductions, referrals or resumes from third party recruiters or staffing agencies for this position#dice