Reports to: Controller
Location: Hybrid schedule; reporting to Tulare office at least 3 days per week, subject to business needs.
About Phytech
Phytech leads the way in digitizing plant, soil, and environmental data, providing growers with real-time insights to optimize yields, reduce resource consumption, and improve operational visibility. Our platform enables smarter decisions, transforming how large agricultural enterprises manage their crops.
Job Description
A fast-growing Agtech company is currently searching for motivated professionals that enjoy working in a fast-paced environment and take pride in challenging traditions and changing the way crops are grown.
We are looking for a skilled Accounts Payable Specialist to maintain our financial records, including Accounts Payable, AR billing, receipts and payments.
Accounts Payable Specialist job duties include working as part of our U.S. accounting team to manage daily transactions, vendor invoices, perform accounts receivable collections efforts, process vendor payments, and assist with AR billing. Our ideal candidate holds a Finance, Accounting, Economics or Business Administration degree and is familiar with ERP software packages. Ultimately, the Specialist’s responsibilities are to record daily transactions, maintain vendor information, review and bill purchase orders, perform collections efforts, bill customers, and other Finance and Administrative tasks.
Responsibilities
- Record daily financial transactions
- Obtain required vendor information for tax reporting purposes
- Manage full-cycle accounts payable, including PO-based invoices in coordination with purchasing
- Verify accuracy of transactions across vendor, and general ledgers
- Conduct periodic reviews of posting activity to ensure accuracy and completeness
- Process vendor payments for supplies and services in accordance with company policy
- Ensure adherence to company procedures and approval processes
- Issue invoices to customers and provide regular billing updates to management
- Monitor accounts receivable and ensure timely collections
- Monitor account balances, track expenses, and support preparation of monthly financial reports and analyses
- Assist with compliance reporting and other responsibilities as directed by the Controller
- Coordinate travel and accommodations for employees in line with company policy
- Provide general office administrative support, including facility oversight
- Assist with collection of customer checks from post office
- Support the Finance department with additional administrative tasks as needed
Requirements
- Proven 2-3 years of experience working with accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger
- Experience in farming, agricultural, or commercial industries preferred
- Familiarity with NetSuite or similar ERP software preferred
- Solid understanding of basic bookkeeping and accounting payable/receivable principles
- Proven ability to calculate, post and manage accounting figures and financial records
- Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, etc.)
- Customer service orientation and negotiation skills
- High degree of accuracy and attention to detail
- BS degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics or Business Administration preferred
Benefits Package
- Competitive wage.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance coverage.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Professional development and career advancement opportunities.
- Flexible work environment with hybrid options.
- Access to cutting-edge technology and resources to succeed in a high-growth company.
Join Phytech
Become part of an innovative team that is changing the future of agriculture, playing a role in Phytech’s growth and success.
Pay: $24.00 - $29.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Tulare, CA 93274
