Accounts Payable Specialist

Description

Overview:
We are seeking a skilled Accounts Payable (AP) Clerk/Specialist to join our accounting team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role focuses on heavy accounts payable operations, audit and compliance work, and supporting initiatives toward a paperless workflow.

Key Responsibilities:

Manage high-volume accounts payable transactions with a focus on accuracy and timeliness.

Key, review, and process invoices for payment according to company guidelines.

Ensure compliance with audit requirements, including documentation and process controls.

Scan and organize a large backlog of paper invoices and related documents as part of our shift toward paperless operations.

Assist with sales tax calculations and reporting; support year-end accruals and closing procedures.

Assign general ledger (GL) codes to expenses and understand how these transactions flow through the accounting system.

Maintain meticulous records and proactively follow up on outstanding payables.

Collaborate with colleagues and other departments to resolve discrepancies and support audits.

Prepare and reconcile standard cost calculations related to freight lines, raw materials, and finished goods.

Qualifications & Ideal Candidate Profile:

Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

Ability to work efficiently and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Familiarity with freight lines and the flow of raw materials and finished goods in a manufacturing setting.

Demonstrated accuracy in data entry and invoice processing.

Willingness to accept and act on constructive feedback.

Basic understanding of standard cost accounting and supporting calculations.

Experience with ERP systems; prior use of Desktop Traverse is preferred, and openness to cloud-based system transitions is highly valued.

Proficiency with scanning and electronic document management.

Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with internal stakeholders.

Why Join Us? As part of our accounting team, you will have opportunities to contribute to operational efficiency and improve internal processes as we adopt new technologies and workflows. We value adaptability, professionalism, and commitment to quality.

Accounts Payable Specialist,Accounts Payable (AP),Account Coding,Coding Invoices,Automated Clearing House

Requirements

Manage high-volume accounts payable transactions with a focus on accuracy and timeliness.

Key, review, and process invoices for payment according to company guidelines.

Ensure compliance with audit requirements, including documentation and process controls.

Scan and organize a large backlog of paper invoices and related documents as part of our shift toward paperless operations.

Assist with sales tax calculations and reporting; support year-end accruals and closing procedures.

Assign general ledger (GL) codes to expenses and understand how these transactions flow through the accounting system.

Maintain meticulous records and proactively follow up on outstanding payables.

Collaborate with colleagues and other departments to resolve discrepancies and support audits.

Prepare and reconcile standard cost calculations related to freight lines, raw materials, and finished goods.

Qualifications & Ideal Candidate Profile:

Exceptional attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

Ability to work efficiently and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.

Familiarity with freight lines and the flow of raw materials and finished goods in a manufacturing setting.

Demonstrated accuracy in data entry and invoice processing.

Willingness to accept and act on constructive feedback.

Basic understanding of standard cost accounting and supporting calculations.

Experience with ERP systems; prior use of Desktop Traverse is preferred, and openness to cloud-based system transitions is highly valued.

Proficiency with scanning and electronic document management.

Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with internal stakeholders.

Why Join Us? As part of our accounting team, you will have opportunities to contribute to operational efficiency and improve internal processes as we adopt new technologies and workflows. We value adaptability, professionalism, and commitment to quality.

Accounts Payable Specialist,Accounts Payable (AP),Account Coding,Coding Invoices,Automated Clearing House

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