AP Accountant

AgroFresh is a fast-moving, dynamic company dedicated to delivering integrated near- and post-harvest solutions for more freshness and quality, every step of the way from harvest to home. From next-gen digital monitoring and analytics and plant-based coatings to integrated fungicide solutions and SO2 generating sheets for more intelligent packaging, you can count on us for a full suite of near- and post-harvest solutions that help enhance quality and extend the shelf life of your fruits and vegetables.

When you work at AgroFresh, you work with the leading experts in near- and post-harvest technologies to proactively solve the most pressing challenges. Imagine a world where the produce supply chain has more time every step of the way. Where products get to consumers exactly as the grower intended. Where food loss is minimized, sustainability maximized, and business empowered. This is the world of Smarter Freshness.

Own the accurate and timely processing of vendor invoices, payment runs, vendor communications, and AP reconciliations for the U.S. region, operating within AgroFresh’s P2P model in SAP. Ensure compliance with delegated approvals (DOA), SOD rules, and audit requirements while partnering with Procurement, Treasury, and Accounting.

• →Invoice Processing (SAP): Validate 2-way/3-way matches, code to correct GL/cost center, resolve price/quantity discrepancies, reconcile GRIR accounts and route per DOA.
• →Vendor Management: Maintain vendor master data changes per policy; triage supplier inquiries and resolve disputes professionally. Reconciliation of vendor accounts. Collaborate with Procurement to improve vendor payment terms. Clean up vendor payment terms in SAP.
• →Payment Runs: Prepare weekly ACH/wire/check proposals (SAP), obtain required approvals, and coordinate releases with Treasury.
• →Pre-payments: Record pre-payments and ensure correct reconciliation with the vendor account and accounting reconciliations at month-end
• →Manual payments: Establish an error-proof process with Treasury and Accounting when manual payments (outside of ERP system on banking platforms) are made
• →Month-End Close: Post AP journals (e.g., accruals), reconcile AP subledger/GR-IR, and provide AP aging analysis with variance commentary.
• →1099’s reporting: Prepare 1099’s and filing
• →Corporate Credit Cards: collaborate with Treasury and Accounting to fully understand all debit/credit card programs in place and report transactions on a timely basis. Explore and utilize all available Concur reports and functionalities to improve reporting accuracy and reconcile fully to bank statements and credit provider statements.
• →T&E: Administer Concur in collaboration with HR to ensure compliance with Corporate T&E policies and follow up on late submissions as well as spend exceptions.
• →Controls & Compliance: Adhere to SOD and AP controls; provide evidence for internal/external audits and maintain BlackLine sign-offs where applicable.
• →Ad hoc search: Reply on ad hoc requests related to AP
• →Continuous Improvement: Support standardization and automation initiatives in AP; contribute KPIs/SLAs reporting for service performance; weekly/monthly report on AP processing volume

• Close collaboration with the corporate accounting team for Month End reconciliation
• Financial Shared Service Team
• Purchase department
• Any function with purchase requisition
• External vendors

• Accountability for Results
• Mindset for Growth
• Customer Centricity
• One AgroFresh

• Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance (or equivalent experience).
• 5 years of Accounts Payable or accounting operations experience in a global multinational corporation.
• Proficiency with SAP and Excel; familiarity with BlackLine is a plus.
• Working knowledge of US GAAP, AP compliance, and SOD/controls concepts.
• Clear written/verbal communication; strong attention to detail; deadline driven.
• Near-native mastery of English, other languages are valued.
• Strong analytical skills are required.
• Availability of travel might be required occasionally.

• Experience with T&E, corporate card administration, and vendor portal workflows.