Clerk, Accounts Payable

About the role

Location: Wadesboro, NC, US, 28170. Processes accounts payable transactions including vendor invoices, wire transfers, and intercompany transactions. Maintains AP records and supporting documentation to ensure timely payment processing and compliance with company policies. Supports month-end close activities, SOX documentation requirements, vendor account reconciliation, and reporting needs of the accounting department. Performs other accounting and administrative duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Prepares wire transfers as required for offshore vendors.
• Processes and enters vendor invoices, wire transfer transactions, and intercompany accounts payable transactions.
• Assists 3rd Party contractor with three-way matching of invoices, receipts, and purchase orders and resolves discrepancies with Receiving, Purchasing, and vendors.
• Reviews open receipt and aged payables reports and resolves discrepancies as needed.
• Maintains vendor master data and supporting documentation in accordance with company policies.
• Responds to vendor inquiries regarding payment status, invoice discrepancies, and account balances.
• Supports annual audit requests and provides AP-related documentation as required.
• Analyzes data and prepares assigned account reconciliations monthly to ensure data accuracy and compliance to company policies.
• Assists with month-end close including journal entry preparation from various data sources.
• Distributes monthly SOX compliance reports, reviews completed reports and loads in account reconciliation software.
• Gathers and enters Environmental data monthly from invoices.
• Serves as backup for daily/weekly reports prepared by other accounting associates.
• Serves as backup for other accounting and finance functions as assigned.
• Supports and complies with all related company policies.
• Supports all plant Safety initiatives.
• Other clerical accounting duties as assigned by the Plant Controller.

Skills

• Accounts payable or general accounting experience preferred.
• Experience processing vendor invoices, payment transactions, and account reconciliations preferred.
• Computer literate and proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Experience with ERP systems is a plus.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Prioritization and multi-tasking skills in a demanding environment.
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of management.

Qualifications

Associates degree or 2 years of related experience. OR equivalent combination of education and experience.