Temporary Accounts Payable Specialist II in Preston

WHO WE ARE We’re Talking Rain Beverage Company, we create better-for-you beverages featuring great flavours and colours from natural sources. We live life in full flavour and believe the world should too. We create connections with every sip of our iconic Sparkling Ice, Sparkling Ice Caffeine, Sparkling Ice Energy, Popwell and MIXT. When it comes to success, we know we’re only as strong as our team. That’s why we’re an equal-opportunity employer. We value diversity and practice inclusivity, hiring great people who enhance our company.

Our Rain Makers are our most important asset. That’s why we invest in them with benefits that reflect just how much we value them.

This is a Temporary Assignment that should last until the end of February, 2026. Nothing makes a great job even better than throwing in a few perks! All regular, full-time Rain Makers are equipped with everything they need to maintain their health and well-being.

WHAT YOU'LL DO Our Finance team’s forte is data-driven decision making. They dig into the details to provide our Rain Makers with actionable intel. You’ll oversee the entire processing of invoices and payments from our vendors, managing invoices and timely payments, as well as reconciling vendor statements. If you’re looking to grow your career with a great team, this could be the opportunity for you.

• Assist with reviewing and processing invoices and credit memos for appropriate documentation and approval prior to payment through Concur.
• Work with various departments to train and educate processes in NAV and Concur.
• Prioritise invoices according to cash discount potential and payment terms.
• Respond to all vendor inquiries including payment status and statement of account issues.
• Reconcile vendor statements, research and correct discrepancies.
• Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policy and accepted accounting practices.
• Assist with month end close procedures including researching postings and open TRPs.
• Complete Form-1099 filings.
• Seek to improve processes, develop best practices and ensure quality results.
• Answer questions, perform research, troubleshoot and fact find whenever required.
• Ensure food safety, quality, and SQF practices are followed at all times, notifying immediate manager of any food safety and/or quality issues.
• Complete other responsibilities as assigned.

As a young, fast-growing company, we’re still creating and refining the systems that will fuel our future growth. Onsite presence is beyond collaboration, and here is why onsite presence matters:

• Boosts new-hire ramp-up and skills transfer – In-person mentoring and shadowing helps new team members learn faster and contribute sooner.
• Enables richer, faster feedback loops – Real-time observation and discussion with Rain Makers across departments help us spot gaps, adapt processes, and improve outcomes immediately.
• Reinforces culture and shared accountability – Working side-by-side fosters trust, shared ownership, and a stronger connection to our mission.

WHAT YOU BRING

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of four (4) years of Accounts Payable experience.
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite, specifically Excel.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics or D365 is highly preferred.
• Proficiency in Concur.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Three Weeks of Vacation per calendar year. And that’s just to start! Spend some time with us, and you’ll accrue an additional week every few years, depending on your exempt status!
• FMLA qualifying Rain Makers receive six weeks of paid parental leave.
• Flexibility Stipend for eligible Rain Makers.
• Relocation Available (when available).
• Onsite and Hybrid Rain Makers: Get paid to carpool!
• 401k with Immediate Vesting.
• Fitness Reimbursements.
• Medical/Dental/Vision plans that are excellent and flexible to your needs.

Progressive and sustainable, Talking Rain is always looking at what’s next. We’re experiencing double-digit growth, primarily driven by Sparkling Ice, America’s #1 Sparkling Water. We’re constantly innovating. We fail fast and use what we learn to produce incredible results. All of this is possible because of our Rain Makers. This diverse group of people show up every day with an insatiable curiosity and a drive to get things done—and we can always trust them to make it happen.