Sandy Pine is a multigenerational, family-owned farming operation based in Nebraska. We specialize in producing the highest quality pigs for our customers around the country and transport them all over the world. We are made up of multiple farm locations, all strategically located to provide our pigs with the safest and healthiest environment. Because of this commitment to excellence, we provide the highest quality swine genetics in the industry.
This position is located in Columbus, Nebraska.
Job Summary:
The Procurement & Accounting Specialist is responsible for processing purchase orders, negotiating pricing, identifying cost saving opportunities in items and service purchasing, and cultivating positive relationships with vendors. With accounting, ensuring the proper and accurate entry and coding of accounting related transactions, invoices, inventory reconciliation and expenses. This role works closely with internal and external customers/vendors to understand purchases, invoices and payments for proper allocation and reporting.
Job Responsibilities:
Procurement:
- Prepares purchase orders, send copies to suppliers and farms/barns, and monitors user purchase orders.
- Research vendors and collects information about goods and services, including prices and specifications.
- Identifies and utilizes cost saving opportunities when ordering supplies and/or services.
- Cultivates positive working relationships with vendors.
- Responds to inquiries from suppliers about order status, changes, or cancellations.
- Reviews and negotiates vendor pricing on items ordered, driving cost savings with vendors.
- Takes ownership of Coupa (procurement system) and continuously looks to add more vendors into system for ease of ordering and payment.
- Works with Virtual Card provider to drive further cost savings and rebates on purchases.
- Manages vendor catalogs and company item order lists.
- Establishes and maintains recordkeeping system for the company including vendor and product information.
- Contacts suppliers to schedule or expedite deliveries.
Accounting
- Enters accounts payable, accounts receivable and deposits.
- Processes invoices, vouchers, check requests, and records payments according to standard procedures to ensure proper entry into the accounting system.
- Handles all vendor correspondence via phone or email.
- Combines corresponding purchase orders with incoming invoices with all supporting documentation.
- Investigates and resolves problems associated with processing invoices and purchase orders.
- Make copies of all checks, complete deposit slips, process bank deposits and prepare and post invoices and credit and debit memos.
- Prepares batch check runs and ACH transactions.
- Prepares customer/vendor statements, bills, and invoices, and reconcile expenses to the general ledger.
- Reconcile various accounts by identifying errors in posting or omissions by applying appropriate accounting standards.
- Receives, researches, and resolves a variety of routine internal and external inquiries concerning account status, including communicating the resolution of discrepancies to appropriate people.
- Reconcile inventories for various locations within company.
- Reconciles bank accounts.
- Partners with collections personnel to verify status of delinquent accounts and solicit payments on overdue accounts.
