Accounts Payable Specialist

Ball Horticultural Company
Chicago, IL



Full-time

Description

The primary purpose of the position is to post vendor invoices, initiate various types of payment requests, manage vendor requests & the purchasing department’s requests and request new vendor set up.

Job Responsibilities and Duties:

  • Review and post freight invoices via the EDI reporting system
  • Verify and process non-purchase order invoices through the Esker platform
  • Audit and post seed-related invoices in the ERP system
  • Investigate vendor posting issues, analyze root causes, and apply sound judgment to resolve discrepancies
  • Create employee profiles in Concur, review and process expense reimbursement reports
  • Reviews, codes, and verifies transactions and journal entries
  • Execute scheduled payment runs within the ERP system
  • Initiate wire transfers and post payments once processed
  • Manage year-end closing by obtaining vendor statements, confirming open balances, and completing necessary payments
  • Perform verbal verification of vendor banking details
  • Provide backup coverage for A/P team members during vacations or absences
  • Respond promptly and professionally to inquiries from business partners and vendors received via email
  • Refund and deposit the vendors check

Requirements

  • Must have an Associate’s degree or equivalent work experience in accounting
  • 3 years of accounts payable and other accounting experience
  • Requires accurate and efficient data entry skills
  • Must have experience and be proficient in SAP, Excel, and Outlook
  • Experience with Concur, Esker and SharePoint is a plus
  • Ability to work and communicate with vendors and other team members, and business partners
  • Detail oriented, excellent organizational skills
  • Self-motivated and can work with limited supervision
  • Ability to manage time effectively and not get overwhelmed during high volume times
  • Ensures accountability, takes responsibility for decisions, actions, and failures
  • Action oriented displays a can-do attitude in good and bad times.

Physical Requirements:

  • Ability to Sitt/Stand up to 100 % of the day
  • Ability to use Hands/Fingers up to 100% of the day

Our promise to you:

Ball is a global leader in horticulture: we develop, produce, and sell plants around the world. Our vision is to color the world through our customers. We create excitement in the world of flowers and are the first choice for service. We deliver all the best and nothing else! To you, we deliver a work environment and a culture where building long-lasting relationships internally and externally is important. We believe that good communication, sharing ideas and collaborating on projects will set us up for success. We keep both our feet on the ground and are approachable.

In addition to this we provide a comprehensive Total Rewards package that includes:

· Medical, dental, life and long-term disability insurance

· 401k/Profit Sharing Retirement Plan

· Paid time off benefits including vacation and holidays

· Tuition assistance

· Employee Assistance Program and Positive Health program

Salary Description

$28.00 - $30.00 per hour

Posted 2025-09-14

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