Accounts Payable Specialist in Medina, NY

Salary Range: Pay Range - $21-$25/hr (based on experience)

Company Background
Western New York Energy, LLC (WNYE) is a privately held company in Medina, NY that began operations in 2007. With almost 850 million gallons sold to date, WNYE was the first biofuels production facility to operate and is the longest running biofuels facility in the Northeast. WNYE is one of the most efficient facilities in the country and is currently the only operating biofuels facility in New York. WNYE has diversified its product offerings while maintaining our reputation as best in industry.

WNYE started operations by producing fuel grade ethanol from feed corn. Fuel grade ethanol is the cleanest, most affordable source of octane in the world and reduces harmful tailpipe emissions in NY. In March 2022 the company expanded its Medina facility, allowing it to produce high purity alcohol grades in addition to existing fuel ethanol product offerings. To market these unique new product offerings, WNYE developed a trademarked brand and legal trade name of ClearSource.

ClearSource higher purity products include industrial and beverage grades of alcohol in both 190 and 200 proof. ClearSource is producing higher purity, plant-based grades of alcohol that will help customers achieve their sustainability and eco-friendly policies. ClearSource is the largest producer of beverage grade (Grain Neutral Spirits or GNS) alcohol made in New York sourced from New York grown corn.

Job Summary
The primary role of the Accounts Payable Specialist is to ensure that invoices are paid timely and that they are correct and fully approved before processing. The position reports to the Chief Financial Officer.

Duties and Responsibilities
• Makes sure all invoices received via US mail and email are routed to the proper person for approval
• Compares pricing to previous invoices to gauge reasonableness
• Checks for early pay discounts and takes, if appropriate
• Match with PO, if applicable
• Enter invoices into Dynamics GP
• Process weekly check runs
• Provide backup to other accounting functions as appropriate

Desirable Qualifications and Skills
• Lives values of Western New York Energy: INTEGRITY, STRONG TEAM MEMBER, DEDICATED, INTERNALLY MOTIVATED, AMBASSADOR, ADAPTABLE
• Driven and self-motivated, excellent follow-through
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Able to handle and protect confidential information
• Attention to detail and accuracy

Education and Experience
• AAS in Accounting or Business helpful, but not required
• 2+ years experience in Accounts Payable
• Solid experience with Microsoft Office with an emphasis on Excel
• Experience in Microsoft Dynamics GP helpful, but not required

Benefits
• Pay Range - $21-$25/hr (based on experience)
• Generous company-sponsored health and dental insurance
• Company paid life insurance
• Wellness benefits
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off

Apply to:
Western New York Energy, LLC
4141 Bates Road, PO Box 191
Medina, NY 14103
using the quick apply link below