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American Packaging AP Specialist in Story City, Iowa
AP Specialist
Story City, IA (http://maps.google.com/maps?q=Flexographic+Printing+and+Lami+Story+City+IA+USA+50248)
Description
For over a century, American Packaging Corporation (APC) has been a leading flexible packaging converter for customers throughout North America. We nurture our employees by providing competitive salaries, excellent benefits, 401(k) plans and tuition reimbursement programs. These are just a few reasons why we were named a “Best of the Best” in the Best Workplaces in the Americas awards for 12 years in a row. APC’s longstanding success is fueled from the inside out, and we consistently seek to improve our internal operations to propel that success into the future.
ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SPECIALIST
SUMMARY:The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for the accounts payable function at the specific COE. The primary responsibilities include approving vendor invoices for payment and processing payments efficiently in addition to Job Costing duties as needed.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESinclude the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Accounts Payable
Process incoming invoices by performing three-way match and obtaining proper approvals
Review purchase orders and received items in the PO system and ensure items are received properly and coded to the correct general ledger account
Communicate with other teams and locations regularly for outstanding items
Match and audit all non-purchase order invoices
Review invoices for proper treatment of sales and use tax
Accurately enter vendor invoices for payment and review entries for completeness and accuracy
Request and/or generate payments weekly (check, ACH, and wire)
Address and investigate all vendor inquiries, Request and review vendor statements regularly
Perform month end closing activities (cutoff, accrual, and reconciliation)
Prepare sales and use tax return, as required by states of operation
Prepare manufacturing exemption certificates
Maintain vendor records by requesting updated information and verifying information provided
Job Costing, as needed
Collect information daily to price closed jobs
Track trial jobs completed and post monthly journal entry to the general ledger
Resolve outstanding items for job costing and send completed jobs to Cost Accounting Analyst timely
Other duties
Cross train to assist and backup other areas of accounting
Assist with annual audit procedures and requests
Support department projects by completing research and gathering documents
Maintain detailed and up-to-date documentation of department procedures
Adhere to company safety guidelines, attend and participate in all company mandated meetings and safety programs, and complete required trainings timely
Requirements
QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
Associate's degree (A. A.) or Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field preferred, or equivalent experience. Accounting experience preferred, or related field.
Strong communication and organizational skills and close attention to detail.
Ability to work independently and prioritize based on deadlines
Proficiency in Excel (pivot tables, formulas, etc) and Outlook
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
REASONING ABILITY
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and talk or hear.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
American Packaging Corporation is committed to equal opportunity for all, without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. American Packaging Corporation will make reasonable accommodations for known physical or mental limitations of otherwise qualified employees and applicants with disabilities unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship on the operation of our business. If you are interested in applying for an employment opportunity and need special assistance or an accommodation to apply for a posted position, please contact our Human Resources department atAPC-Careers@americanpackaging.com.