Accounts Payable Specialist

company information

fairlife, LLC is a Chicago-based dairy company that creates great-tasting, nutrition-rich and value-added products to nourish consumers.

With more than $1B in annual retail sales, fairlife’s growing portfolio of delicious, lactose-free, real dairy products includes: fairlife® ultra-filtered milk; Core Power® High Protein Shakes, a sports nutrition drink to support post-workout recovery; fairlife® nutrition plan™, a nutrition shake to support the journey to better health; and fairlife® Light Ice Cream.

A wholly owned subsidiary of The Coca-Cola company, fairlife, LLC has been recognized by both Fast Company and Nielsen for its industry leading innovation.

The company is driven by its values of caring for the people, animals, and planet it touches across its business. By providing nourishing products, implementing stringent care standards for animals, and stewarding efficient operations and responsible packaging, fairlife, LLC puts a focus each day on making a positive impact for all. 

To learn more about fairlife and its complete line of products, please visit fairlife.com.

COVID-19 Vaccine Information: fairlife, LLC complies with the federal contractor COVID-19 vaccination mandate, which requires all employees and new hires to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 by January 18, 2022, except for those with documented and approved medical or religious accommodations. Prior to starting with fairlife, successful candidates will be required to: (i) be at least partially vaccinated against COVID-19 and in the process of getting fully vaccinated; (ii) be able to provide fairlife with proof of vaccination, or (iii) have applied for and received a medical or religious-based accommodation to be exempt from the mandatory vaccination policy.

job purpose: The Accounts Payable Specialist will be responsible for ensuring that all A/P transactions are processed in a timely and accurate manner. This motivated employee is responsible for processing Orders Vendor Invoices, as well as general accounting tasks. This position must have the ability to communicate and address issues to ensure and processes are handled in the most efficient manner.  Attention to detail, organization and accuracy are essential to this position. In addition, this position will be involved in developing policies and procedures and training material as required to support and improve current processes. This role will also be responsible for performing basic general accounting tasks as needed to support the order process and invoicing process as required.

responsibilities: 

• Process vendor invoices through ERP system (Dynamics 365)
• Prepare/process required journal entries and accruals relating to Accounts Payable Department.
• Reconciliation of vendor statements
• Knowledge of GL coding of vendor invoices and payment requests
• Resolve account discrepancies by investigating documentation
• Continuously evaluate work tasks/streams, utilize current accounting system technology, and research new technology to facilitate efficient functionality and process improvement
• Work with sales, marketing, accounting, plants and others to ensure the completeness of A/P Invoices submitted for payment
• Perform additional duties or special assignments as assigned or required

qualifications:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
• A minimum of 2 years’ Accounts Payable experience required
• Excellent organizational skills including prioritizing, scheduling, and time management
• Teamwork, collaboration, and ability to flex with the needs of the business required
• Proficient with Microsoft Office products (Word and Excel)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment
• Seek new, improved, and innovative ways to increase effectiveness of departmental operations and processes

reports to: Accounts Payable Supervisor

position location:  Chicago, IL

fairlife, LLC is an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, gender, age, disability, veteran status, or any other category protected by law. All qualified applicants and employees will be given equal opportunity. Selection decisions are based on job-related factors.

In addition to its nondiscrimination commitment, the Company will also provide reasonable accommodation of qualified individuals with known disabilities unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on the Company. If you have a disability and would like to request accommodation in order to apply for a position with us, please email [email protected].