Accounts Payable - Accountant

at  Local Bounti

Local Bounti is a leading controlled environment agriculture (CEA) company. Our mission is to bring our farm to your kitchen and deliver the freshest, locally-grown produce in the fewest food miles possible.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Accounts Payable – Accountant will process the Company’s accounts payable invoices and troubleshoot PO matching issues, own the vendor master data files, ensure vendor setup in the AP systems, assist in the execution of weekly payments to vendors, and prepare AP related account reconciliations.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Embrace Local Bounti’s Core Values
• Self-starter with the ability to think and work independently and be highly motivated.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Results oriented with demonstrated ability to achieve results yet be hands-on.
• Good communication skills, oral and written.
• Ability to maintain accuracy while moving reasonably quickly.
• Possess solid computer skills (proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint

Education and Experience:

• 5 years of Accounts Payable experience in a public manufacturing company. Will consider 2 to 3 years of solid AP experience combined with a bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• Hands on experience with ERP systems (NetSuite preferred).
• Experience in Excel using V Lookup and Pivot Tables.
• Experience with vendors, including vendor setup and review.
• Experience with 3-way PO matching

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The duties listed below are representative of the essential functions, qualifications, physical demands, and the work environment encountered in this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with any other duties as assigned:

• Own the assigned portion of the vendor master data file and assist business partners with setting up vendors in Tipalti (3rd party system) or directly perform the vendor setting up in NetSuite.
• Assist in the preparation of payment runs on a weekly basis.
• Lead/assist in resolving PO/Invoice matching, routing, and approval issues.
• Reconcile AP related accounts on a monthly basis.
• Prepare or assist with monthly and quarterly accruals.
• Assist business partners with setting up Purchase Orders and coding.
• Provide other general support to business partners as requested.
• Assist/support the GL accounting team in the monthly construction loan compliance process by gathering invoices and/or researching payment status and reconciling invoices to the monthly draw requests.
• Assist business partners with the company’s T&E Management systems and respond timely to questions.
• Any other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Embrace Local Bounti’s Core Values
• Self-starter with the ability to think and work independently and be highly motivated.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Results oriented with demonstrated ability to achieve results yet be hands-on.
• Good communication skills, oral and written.
• Ability to maintain accuracy while moving reasonably quickly.
• Possess solid computer skills (proficient in Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Education and Experience:

• 5 years of Accounts Payable experience in a public manufacturing company. Will consider 2 to 3 years of solid AP experience combined with a bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• Hands on experience with ERP systems (NetSuite preferred).
• Experience in Excel using V Lookup and Pivot Tables.
• Experience with vendors, including vendor setup and review.
• Experience with 3-way PO matching.