Accounting Clerk

Job Title

Accounting Clerk

510 Administrative

Controller

Non-Exempt

MP Equipment, a Middleby company, has been in business for more than 50 years providing state‑of‑the‑art processing equipment for our partners in the food industry. We specialize in providing total line solutions—from consultation through system design, manufacturing, and integration. Our cutting‑edge technology focuses on turnkey systems for high‑capacity further processing lines.

To ensure timely completion of financial transactions for both payment of company bills and processing of customer payments received.

• Assemble, review and verify receipt packets from Inventory.
• Research and resolve receipt packet discrepancies or issues by corresponding with Inventory and/or purchasing and/or the vendor.
• Match complete accurate receipt packets to PO invoices.
• Flag and verify any unusual or questionable PO invoice items or prices.
• Research and resolve PO invoice discrepancies or issues by corresponding with Purchasing and/or the vendor.
• Flag and verify any unusual or questionable non‑PO/Miscellaneous invoice items, prices, and GL codes.
• Enter invoices into ERP system.
• Gather necessary approvals for non‑PO AP invoices prior to entering in system.
• E‑mail ACH payment details to vendors.
• Respond to vendor inquiries.
• File and maintain AP invoices.
• Assist with the month end closing.
• Backup for Accounts Receivable.
• Provide supporting documentation for both internal and external audits.
• Maintain confidentiality of organization information.
• Performs other related duties/projects as assigned.

• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Good judgment.
• Be committed, professional and able to maintain consistent and reliable attendance.
• Problem solving.
• Ability to multi‑task.
• Strong data entry skills with basic knowledge of database concept.
• Proficient in data entry, computer, and MS Office skills.
• Must work well in a diverse and fast‑paced environment while interacting with all levels of staff with a high degree of professionalism and positive demeanor.
• Demonstrates the initiative and ability to work independently.
• Must possess a high level of accuracy, attention to detail, excellent organizational and time management skills, and complete tasks quickly and accurately by the deadline.

• High school diploma or GED.
• Basic accounting knowledge.
• 2 to 4 years of accounts payable/accounts receivable experience preferred.
• Previous work experience preferred.