Staff Accountant - AP

Buckeye Corrugated, Inc.•Houston, TX

20h•Onsite

About The Position

This is a full-time role in an office setting. The Staff Accountant - AP will execute basic accounting processes in the areas of full-cycle payables, 3-way matching principle, cash disbursements, journal entries, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations. The position involves matching vendor invoices to purchase orders, verifying material receipt, checking receiving documents for correct quantity and pricing, coding invoices, entering invoices into the system, resolving discrepancies, managing discount vendors, processing corrugated invoices, communicating with vendors, managing the PO receipts report, preparing journal entries, assisting with month-end close, and performing semi-annual balance sheet reconciliations. The role also requires cross-training in Accounts Receivable to provide backup coverage for manual invoice generation, shipment-based invoice delivery, and customer cash receipt posting. Other tasks may be assigned by the supervisor.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance is required
Excellent interpersonal skills, including strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work well independently and with others at all levels of the organization
Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and business applications
Detail-oriented and takes pride in the accuracy of work product
Ability to keep information organized and confidential

Nice To Haves

1–3 years of professional experience in accounting and finance preferred

Responsibilities

Follow established safety rules, policies and procedures at all times
Match vendor invoices to purchase order
Verify all material is received prior to processing invoice for payment
Check receiving documents for correct quantity and pricing
Verify C/D, P/P, and labels on OS
Code invoices or ensure coding is correct when matching invoices
Enter invoices into system
Resolve invoice issues / discrepancies
Check with purchasers weekly on open purchase order status
Prepare weekly check run
Process checks for signing
Manage all discount vendors and ensure discounts are properly taken
Process corrugated invoices and scan all incoming mail weekly
Communicate to vendors professionally on errors or invoice issues
Manage the PO receipts report
Prepare journal entries as assigned by Controller
Assist with month-end close processes
Balance sheet reconciliations semi-annually
Cross-trained in Accounts Receivable to provide seamless backup coverage for manual invoice generation, shipment-based invoice delivery, and customer cash receipt posting.
Other tasks as assigned by supervisor