GROWMARK, Inc. Looking for Processor II – Agronomy – GROWMARK, Inc. – Bloomington, IL at Bloomington, IL  Full Time

GROWMARK is an agricultural cooperative serving almost 400,000 customers across North America, providing agronomy, energy, facility engineering and construction, and logistics products and services, as well as grain marketing and risk management services. Headquartered in Bloomington, Illinois, GROWMARK owns the FS trademark, which is used by its member cooperatives. GROWMARK also owns and operates SEEDWAY, the largest full-line seed company in the United States. More information is available at growmark.com.

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PURPOSE AND SUMMARY STATEMENT

Prepares vendor invoice data for entry into ERP system, then acts as first level analysis to identify system issues and determines appropriate action to ensure correct and timely customer billing and vendor invoice payment.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Responsible for processing vendor invoices for payment of Agronomy products through Invoice Capture Center (ICC) into the Vendor Invoice Management (VIM) system. Enters data to appropriate accounts, apply against receipts of inventory, or to generate customer billings.

Reviews and analyzes vendor invoice reports for assigned vendors and takes appropriate action to identify errors and initiate correction process by working with various departments.

Utilizes resources, internal and external of the department, to compile information for the resolution of vendor issues and customer billing disputes. Monitors orders using Webi to assist product divisions in problem-solving and analysis.

Responsible for monitoring changes made to vendor and customer prepay/contracts for assigned products within authorization of SPIs.

Responsible for reconciling vendor invoice statements to provide accurate and current balances for prepay programs and contracts. Communicates and coordinates with internal and external resources to ensure timely and accurate reconciliation completion.

Answers vendor billing related questions and works with external vendors as well as various internal departments to resolve and prevent future customer and vendor billing issues.

Contacts member cooperatives via phone and email on a scheduled basis and enters order information into the ERP system.

Directs customers to the proper area for order placement questions and issues.

Applies knowledge of procedures to make appropriate business-based decisions that are in the best interest of our customers and GROWMARK.

OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS

Maintains files in accordance with the audit retention schedule.

Assists other Agronomy Accounting personnel with special projects and daily work as needed.

Follows GROWMARK’s Code of Conduct and Corporate Compliance Program, Environmental Health and Safety, OSHA, and DOT policies and procedures, as they apply.

Performs all other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS

Normally requires an associate’s degree in accounting or equivalent and related experience.

Demonstrates math and accounting skills and the ability to work with complex account invoicing, various analytical reports, marketing programs, and tax regulations, for multiple corporations on OMNI system.

Demonstrates essential abilities including business knowledge, collaboration, communication, customer focus, decision making and skill development.

Understanding and experience with invoicing, billing, account reconciliation, and other control functions along with analysis and problem-solving skills.

Proven professional communication, interpersonal, customer service skills and ability to work independently as well as within a team environment.

Demonstrates organizational skills, the ability to handle multiple tasks with frequent interruptions, prioritize work, and deal with deadlines.

Proven computer skills in using Microsoft Office software, and the ability to learn software tools for business and accounting processes including the ERP system.

May be required to work beyond what are considered normal business hours.

May occasionally be required to lift 21 to 50 lbs.

Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record.

Ability and willingness to participate in required training that may include education on GROWMARK’s policies and procedures and additional training as it relates to the requirements of the position.

We are an equal opportunity employer, including protected veterans and qualified individuals with disabilities. Employment may be contingent upon receipt of an acceptable and job-related background check, drug test, motor vehicle report, and/or reference check, as applicable and permissible by law.