Merchandiser Assistant

About The Role

About The Role The Merchandiser Assistant I has primary responsibility for proper control procedures including accounts payable and all company and division policies and procedures. Merchandiser Assistants manage payables in a systematic and timely fashion also allowing for maximum use of credit terms with vendors. This position’s main duties include vendor management related to A/P including settlement reconciliation, invoice management and serves as the primary communications contact on any related issues.

This is a customer facing role, so customer service and relationship development is critical to overall success.

• Responsible for effectively performing assigned accounting tasks relating to the trade unit(s) in an efficient manner including but not limited to: process freight payments/ticket upload or creation daily; process final settlements in a timely manner; process daily cash receipts and follow up on outstanding receivables and unapplied cash.
• Assist merchandisers and customers with accounting questions.
• Develop a basic understanding of our business to identify potential issues or opportunities and provide useful feedback to the traders.
• Occasionally assist merchandisers in freight/logistical issues.
• Work with both internal and external customers to proactively identify and solve problems that may arise.
• Maintain an organized digital filing system meeting our record retention policy which includes invoices, contracts, reports and payment receipts.
• Monthly reconciliation of inventories.
• Review reports including Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Freight Analysis and other miscellaneous reports on a daily/weekly basis and identify actionable items and resolve. Develop a basic understanding of our business to identify potential issues or opportunities and provide useful feedback to the Merchandisers.
• Collaborate with Assistant Controller to ensure procedures/policies are followed. Report all perceived control policy and procedure concerns to the Assistant Controller.
• Partner with internal teams to support and promote technology enhancements.

• High school diploma or GED
• Ability to perform repetitive tasks accurately and completely
• Detail-oriented
• Ability to organize and prioritize multiple tasks
• Strong mathematical and analytical ability
• Customer-centric, self-motivated, problem solver
• Proficiency in MS Office

• Intermediate understanding of accounts payable and accounts receivable principles and procedures
• Proficiency with Microsoft Suite, along with desire to learn new programs

Scoular has been leading the way in safe, reliable, and innovative supply chain solutions for over 130 years. Our business is feed and food, transportation and logistics, and our people are our passion. In everything we do, we put relationships first and always leave room for what's possible. We are a $7 billion company filled with problem solvers and compassionate leaders committed to revolutionizing the future of agriculture.

With 1400 employees and over 100 offices and facilities across North America and Asia, you can count on Scoular people.

We are committed to building a culture of real inclusion for all employees. We support customers and communities around the globe and believe our workforce should reflect that diversity. Scoular Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) connect, support, and empower our people. Learn more about diversity and inclusion commitments here.

• We offer competitive health plans that begin on the employee's first day -- there's no waiting period so you can be your best from the very beginning
• On top of your competitive base pay, you'll have an incentive opportunity, 401k safe harbor and additional company match
• Your hard work and dedication deserve a break. In addition to our 12 paid holidays, you'll receive vacation, sick and wellbeing time off
• We give you the opportunity to revolutionize your community. With 8 hours of paid volunteer time every year. We encourage team members to give back and make a social impact