Accounts Payable/Receivable Specialist

Big River Forest Products•Coushatta, LA

5h•Onsite

About The Position

Coushatta Forest Products is seeking a detailed -oriented Accounts Payable (AP) clerk. The AP clerk is responsible for managing the organization's outgoing payments to vendors, suppliers, and employees. Their primary objective is to ensure that all financial obligations are processed accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with company policies and regulatory standards.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business administration, or finance required
3-5 years of experience
Strong interpersonal and communications skills (verbal and written)
Ability to calculate discounts, sales tax, and perform complex reconciliations accurately
Ability to use enterprise-level financial record-keeping software systems, spreadsheets, and email applications
Computer Skills: To perform the job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Spreadsheet software; Word Processing software; and PowerPoint

Responsibilities

Perform complex matching between purchase orders, receiving documents (such as mill scale tickets or tally sheets), and vendor invoices to ensure the mill only pays for materials and services received
Monitoring actual expenditures against authorized capital budgets, identifying variances, and providing forecasts
Schedule and execute weekly check runs or electronic transfers (ACH/Wire) while maximizing early payment discounts
Reconcile monthly vendor statements and internal reports to identify and resolve discrepancies or overcharges
Assign expenses to specific mill departments or cost centers (e.g., kiln drying, planer mill, logging operations) to support accurate budgeting and financial reporting
Maintain updated W-9 records and assist in the preparation of annual 1099 tax forms
Maintain organized digital and physical filing systems, scan documents, and assist with month-end closing procedures
Inputting new vendors and making changes as necessary
Create weekly AP reports showing invoices to be paid
Verbally verifying new vendors banking information or banking changes
Prepare and create requested finical information for the Plant Manager
Process invoices through the Continia system
Receiving, sorting, and processing mail, including special deliveries and registered/certified packages through USPS, UPS, or FEDEX
Performs other duties as assigned