Retail Manufacturing Senior AP Specialist

Metropak • Richardson, TX

416d • $54,080 - $58,240 • Remote

About The Position

As a Retail Manufacturing Senior AP Specialist at Metropak, Inc., you will play a crucial role in managing the accounts payable and receivable processes. This position involves overseeing financial transactions, ensuring accurate invoicing, and maintaining vendor relationships. You will be responsible for month-end close activities, payment processing, collections, and providing excellent customer service. This role offers an opportunity to enhance your accounting skills in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Requirements

• Associate or bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field preferred, OR High school diploma/GED with relevant experience.
• Proven experience in accounts payable and accounts receivable, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles, reconciliation processes, and month-end close procedures.
• Minimum of 5 years of accounts payable and accounts receivable required.
• Must have at least a year of high volume of invoicing experience.
• Proficiency with accounting software systems (SAP, QuickBooks, or similar).
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Nice To Haves

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent negotiation skills
• Ability to handle high volumes of work and stay organized in a fast-paced environment
• Self-motivation with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Deadline-oriented
• Research skills
• Time management

Responsibilities

• Complete all necessary month-end procedures, including journal entries and reconciliations, ensuring the accurate and timely closure of financial books.
• Generate and distribute accurate and timely invoices to customers, ensuring proper tracking of purchase orders and contract terms.
• Process incoming payments (checks, wire transfers, credit cards) and apply payments to customer accounts daily.
• Monitor accounts for past due balances and initiate collections efforts, such as phone calls and emails, to collect outstanding debts.
• Respond to customer inquiries and resolve any billing discrepancies or complaints efficiently.
• Reconcile customer and vendor accounts, ensuring discrepancies are promptly resolved.
• Evaluate customer creditworthiness, establish credit limits, and terms based on comprehensive credit analysis.
• Process and track vendor payments and ensure invoices are properly matched with purchase orders.
• Generate and analyze financial reports, such as AR and AP aging reports, cash flow forecasts, and collections reports.
• Continuously assess and improve the efficiency and accuracy of the AP and AR processes.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• AD&D insurance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance
• Work from home

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Merchant Wholesalers, Nondurable Goods
• Education Level: High school or GED