Accounts Payable - BP (USA)

Join Us in Making Plastic Recycling Real Be a part of the movement to make plastics recycling real. At Blue Polymers, we’re transforming post-consumer plastic into high-quality resin that goes right back into packaging — tackling the recycling challenge at its source and scaling it for lasting impact. With regional centers opening across the U.S., we’re delivering a local solution with nationwide reach. At Blue Polymers, you’ll be part of a mission-driven team tackling some of the biggest sustainability challenges in the industry. Our innovative solution reduces carbon footprints, increases recycling efficiency and helps brands meet their sustainability goals — all while making recycling real for consumers. What you’ll get working for us: A chance to drive real impact in sustainability and plastics recycling An innovative, growth-oriented environment where big ideas and bold solutions are encouraged Collaboration with top industry leaders, including Republic Services and Ravago Opportunities for career advancement in a fast-growing, cutting-edge company A strong culture of transparency, efficiency and problem-solving If you’re passionate about sustainability and ready to be part of a game-changing team, we want to hear from you. Let’s make plastics recycling real — together.   Purpose To provide support to the on-site accounting department as well as off-site accounting departments.   Areas of Responsibility / Tasks   Performance must reflect appropriate level of expertise and achievement of the desired results for the items listed below:   General Policy Match purchase orders to receiving documents: packing lists and bills of Lading, invoices, verifies payment terms, pricing, and quantities (initially done by Receiving in the warehouse dept.), and codes voucher (Accounts payable) invoices. Enters voucher (Accounts payable) invoices of expenses, raw materials, and freight of several sites into the ERP. Enters applicable debit memos and credit memos to vendor accounts according to company policy. Selects and authorizes payments according to payment terms. Prepare payment plans:  ACH or wire or checks for multiple sites and matches payments to invoices, files payment copies with backup in physically and electronically. Processes inter-company payments. Respond to all vendor inquiries. Assist in month end closing including preparing assigned journal entries and balance sheet account reconciliations. Maintains petty cash. Prepares accounts payable aging reports and reconciles subsidiary ledger to relevant general ledger accounts. Send out credit references, sales tax exempt certificates, and W-9 forms as needed. Prepares draft of credit applications per company policy and sets up new vendors per company policy. Sort and distribute incoming mail. Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, in accordance with company policy and generally accepted accounting practices. Follow all Quality, Safety and Environmental Procedures. Uphold the Blue Polymers of Conduct standards. Other duties as assigned by the Site Controller.   Minimum Qualifications/ Education / Experience / Certifications Education: High school diploma required, college courses in accounting preferred or ideally an associate’s degree in accounting. Experience: 3 years of accounting experience preferred. Must be detail oriented, a self-starter, efficient, reliable, and possess the ability to work well with all departments and vendors while maintaining a professional attitude. Problem analysis and resolution, takes the next step per guidance of Site Controller. Ability to read, speak and write English efficiently preferred. Proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.   Competencies; Knowledge, Skills, Abilities (KSA) To perform this role successfully, an individual must have experience achieving desired result(s) in their areas of responsibility. The requirements listed below are representative of observable behaviors and essential knowledge, skill, and abilities required of a successful incumbent within our culture.     Must be comfortable working in a shared space, with constant noise, with/or without the use of a private office. Must be comfortable working in a non-climate-controlled environment. Schedules may vary from week to week based on business demands in excess of 40 hours with or without notice. All injuries regardless of severity must be reported to your Supervisor/HR immediately.