What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Payable Clerk position at Lebanon Seaboard Corporation?
Lebanon Seaboard Corporation, a leading Central Pennsylvania manufacturer of Turf, Lawn, Garden Grass Seed and Bird Food Products is looking for a Accounts Payable Clerk at their corporate headquarters.
In the Accounts Payable Clerk role, the individual will be responsible for ensuring all
Company invoices are properly recorded, tracked, approved and paid. The individual
will work closely with all departments. Success in this role will be demonstrated by
accurate payments and financial transaction reporting.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:
- Process Accounts Payable invoices and ensure timely and accurate payments to
vendors
- Manage the Accounts Payable and Sales Tax email inboxes and respond to inquiries
promptly
- Assist with month-end closing activities related to Accounts Payable, including
reconciliations and accruals
- Prepare and process electronic payments and checks for signature
- Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures related to Accounts
Payable
- Preserve confidentiality of information viewed during payables processing
- Identify opportunities for discounts
- Prepare 1099’s prior to the mailing due date
- Maintain an e-file for Certificates of Insurance
- Make and track appropriate sales and use tax payments on invoices as needed
- Provide support for other Accounting and Finance functions as needed
- Other duties as assigned
Required Competencies:
- 5 years of Accounts Payable experience in a corporate environment
- Knowledge of payables, budgeting and Accounting best practices
- Experience with financial transaction reporting
- Understanding of tax obligations and reporting requirements for payables
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent experience
- Experience with JDE E1 preferred but not required
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
