Accounts Payable Associate

Griffith Foods is the caring, creative product development partner helping food companies meet the evolving needs of consumers while sustaining the planet. As a family business founded in 1919 and headquartered in Alsip, Illinois USA, Griffith Foods is known for true, collaborative innovation guided by their Purpose of “We Blend Care and Creativity to Nourish the World”. The company’s product capabilities range from seasonings and marinades to coating systems and sauces that are better for people and better for the planet. For more information, visit www.griffithfoods.com.

Key Roles & Responsibilities:

• Maintain and reconcile raw material vendor accounts, ensuring accuracy of statements and invoices.
• Communicate effectively with vendors, employees, and internal Finance/Treasury teams regarding payments and inquiries.
• Monitor and resolve un‑invoiced receipts, ensuring compliance with performance metrics.
• Enter and process invoices daily, meeting month‑end and year‑end deadlines.
• Audit employee expense reports, ensuring proper documentation and timely approval for payment runs.
• Set up and maintain vendor records, including onboarding, updates, and compliance with procedures.
• Support audits, special projects, and transitions.
• Collaborate with AP team members
• Maintain organized email and system inboxes.

Knowledge and Experience:

• Bachelors Degree (BA or BS) in accounting or finance from a four year college or university.
• 1 year working in the Accounts Payable department.
• Strong and fluent English
• Solid computer skills – Microsoft Office, Excel and Word, Microsoft Dynamics a plus.