Essential Functions
Review and process vendor invoices for payment, ensuring proper application of Louisiana Sales & Use tax and general ledger coding prior to processing.
Work with internal and external stakeholders (Purchasing, superintendents, planners, warehouse, engineering, environmental, vendors) to identify and reduce invoice discrepancies and maximize payment terms.
Review and accurately process accounts receivable invoices in a timely manner.
Complete AP balance sheet account reconciliations and month-end accruals.
Perform vendor statement reconciliations.
Finance special projects/tasks as assigned.
Education/Training Requirements
This position requires a minimum of two years of college and a minimum of two years prior accounts payable processing experience in a manufacturing facility.
SAP, Oracle, or similar ERP system experience essential.
Necessary Skills: attention to detail, accurate data entry, problem solving.
Excellent computer skills (Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Word) and a good working knowledge of accounts payable procedures and systems.
Intermediate understanding of principles of finance, bookkeeping, and accounting.
Must be able to work well within the group but be independent enough to work alone.
Possess the ability to organize and prioritize duties and tasks to maximize efficiency.
Ability to utilize the software system and co-worker knowledge to quickly get to the root of a problem and provide a feasible solution.
Experience
Preferred
2 year(s): Minimum of two years prior of accounts payable processing experience in a manufacturing facility.
Education
Preferred
Associates or better in Accounting or related field