Accounting Associate

About SunOpta

SunOpta delivers customized supply chain solutions and innovation for top brands, retailers, and foodservice providers across a broad portfolio of beverages, broths, and better-for-you snacks. With over 50 years of expertise, SunOpta fuels customers' growth with high-quality, sustainability-forward solutions distributed through retail, club, foodservice, and e-commerce channels across North America.

JOB TITLE: ACCOUNTING ASSOCIATE

FSLA STATUS: NON-EXEMPT

DEPARTMENT: FINANCE

REPORTS TO: ACCOUNTS PAYABLE MANAGER

Job Summary:

This position is responsible for processing Accounts Payable vendor invoices. Working with several remote divisions to ensure that all invoices are properly approved, and merchandise received prior to payment.

Essential Functions of the Job:

• Assist Shared Services Department in all accounting related areas as needed. Includes but is not limited to the following:
• Ensuring that all appropriate approvals are received prior to payment of vendor invoices
• Data entry of AP invoices
• Experience with 3-way matching in automated environment
• Attaching appropriate backup electronically
• Entering recurring invoices and expense reports
• Follow through on updating vendor information
• Reconciling vendor statements
• Analyzing goods received not invoiced (GRNI) issues
• Review and analyzing On-Hold Reports
• A/P Reconciliation
• Back up for other areas as needed
• All other duties as assigned

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

Minimum Qualifications:

• Two-year Accounting degree and/or equivalent experience.
• Two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Candidate must possess at least two years' experience in AP and data entry;
• Outstanding verbal, written, multi-tasking and presentation skills.
• Must have a working knowledge of MS Word and MS PowerPoint software, and be proficient with MS Excel software.
• Working knowledge of automated accounting system.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of and working under SOX compliance and have worked in a Shared Services environment.
• Experience in Oracle Finance R12 or Microsoft Dynamics (DAX).
• Experience with TIN#, W2s, and 1099, multi-state sales and use tax.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Candidate needs to possess a thorough understanding of accounting principles.
• Candidate needs to be focused on speed, accuracy, and attention to detail.
• Candidate should be self-motivated and organized with a strong work ethic.
• Candidate should possess an ability to solve problems and work with minimal supervision.
• Candidate should have an ability to prioritize, multi-task and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, high volume work environment.
• A professional, courteous communication style is a must.

Additional Considerations:

• Travel Expectation: Up to 0%.
• This position will be at the SunOpta Corporate Office in Eden Prairie, MN.
• Relocation or international remote working arrangements (outside of the US) will not be considered.

Work Environment/Physical Demands:

Approximately; 100% of work is performed in an office environment.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

Featured benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid Family leave
• Paid maternity leave
• 401(k) with Match
• Voluntary Life, Accident, Critical Illness and Hospital indemnity
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition assistance
• Short-term and Long-term Disability insurance

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
EOE M/W/VET/DISABLED