Specialist, AP/AR Associate (Cash Application)

CHS Inc. is a leading global agribusiness owned by farmers, ranchers and cooperatives across the United States that provides grain, food and energy resources to businesses and consumers around the world. We serve agriculture customers and consumers across the United States and around the world. Most of our 10,000 employees are in the United States, but today we have employees in 19 countries. At CHS, we are creating connections to empower agriculture.

Summary

This position is responsible for all aspects of Cash Application including entering and applying customer payments, reconciling daily bank accounts, processing bank sweeps, reconciling credit card payments and banks, lockbox research and imports, assisting in cash application duties of month end closing, posting intercompany payments, gathering and validating balances in cash on hand accounts, documenting and setting up fuel cards, assisting in a backup role for other locations, pre-checking capital clearing account, assisting admin team in various duties including but not limited to answering the phones and assisting customers with requests, and greeting and assisting patrons who enter the building.

This is an onsite position located in Lewiston, ID.

Responsibilities

• Address and resolve varied and complex escalated issues.
• Ensure timely and accurate invoicing and collection of money due to the company, and banking deposits.
• Maintain accurate and complete client files/filing and make recommendations to improve the quality of invoicing and collection procedures.
• Monitor processing of invoices and ensure timely payments.
• Review client documentation to ensure proper systems set up and compliance with correct accounting procedures.
• Ensure proper recordkeeping of purchases for use in tax preparation and periodic audits.
• Train and provide guidance to Accounts Receivable/Payable team members; provide assistance as needed.
• Maintain a process for tracking receipt of data and source documents.
• Monitor and report on changes in payment standards.
• Prepare and sort source documents and interpret data to be entered.
• Contact preparers of source documents to resolve questions, inconsistencies or missing data.
• Perform data entry in the Accounts Payable/Account Receivable System from source documents, complete necessary coding, confirm accuracy of data, and make necessary corrections.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as needed or assigned.

Minimum Qualifications (required)

• Knowledge of Finance and/or Accounting
• High School diploma or GED

Additional Qualifications

• Proficient in MS Office suite
• Experience using automated financial and accounting systems
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Strong attention to detail and organization skills
• Associate's degree in Finance, Accounting, Statistics, Economics, Business, Business Administration, or related field
• Pre-employment screening is based on the job requirements and industry guidelines and may or may not be required for the position. If required, selected candidates must pass pre-employment screenings to include all or a combination of drug, criminal, motor vehicle check, physical requirements and FMSCA Clearinghouse.

CHS offers a competitive total rewards package. Compensation includes base wage and, depending upon position, may include other earnings such as bonus, incentives and commissions. Actual pay offered will vary based on multiple factors which may include, without limitation, experience, education, training, specialized skills and certifications.

Benefits include medical, dental, vision, wellness programs, life insurance, health and dependent care savings accounts, paid time off, 401(k), pension, profit sharing, short- and long-term disability, tuition reimbursement and adoption assistance, subject to the eligibility requirements for each benefit plan.

CHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disability.