Accounts Payable Specialist at NexTerra Wine Company

NexTerra Wine Company is a premier wine producer built on the belief that great wine begins in the vineyard. Headquartered just outside of Chicago, the 125,000-square-foot facility houses an onsite winery, state of the art bottling system and multiple warehouses. Partnering with distinguished growers across the globe, NexTerra sources the highest quality grapes and nurtures each wine to its individual needs—a philosophy that has resulted in over 600 national and international wine awards. With deep industry knowledge, boundless creativity, and advanced winemaking techniques, NexTerra has grown to one of the largest U.S. producers outside of California projecting over 1,100,000 cases produced in 2023. 

This position is a hands-on, high-energy role for this growing entrepreneurial business and will report to the Controller. This role is a considered hybrid, currently NexTerra works four days in the office and one day remote (subject to change).

RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO:

• Vendor invoice processing, vouchering and image scanning
• Manage invoice approval process
• Weekly processing of ACH/check runs
• Respond to vendor inquiries
• Manage company credit card program and T&E reporting
• Prepare accruals in support of month-end and year-end closing processes
• Vendor set up and maintenance (as needed, backup coverage)
• Processing sales invoices and applying payments (as needed, backup coverage)
• Ensure internal controls are effective and make recommendations to improve internal controls as needed

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• Bachelor’s degree preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

•  Proficient computer skills in MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
•  Excellent organizational and time management skills.
•  Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
•  Knowledge of general accounting principles and procedures.
•  Accurate and detailed oriented.
•  Ability to multi-task and accomplish all assignments in a timely manner.
•  Must be dependable and trustworthy.
•  Must be a team player and demonstrate positive work behaviors and attitude.
•  Must be professional in interactions with suppliers, customers and staff.

COMPETENCIES:

• Unquestionable integrity
• Self-starter
• Excellent communication skills
• Entrepreneurial
• Teamwork
• Strong project management skills
• Highly analytical
• Desire to grow and learn new competencies.

NexTerra is an Equal Opportunity Employer