Accounting

Description

South Atlantic has been a leader in our industry for over 50 years.  Our dedication to creating a quality product with exceptional customer service and strong support team has enabled us to expand throughout the 2000's.  Currently, we are exciting to be adding a new team member to our corporate office to support our Accounting and Finance team.

The Accounts Payable coordinator will manage and review vendor accounts on a regular basis. This position is responsible for various accounts payable duties including: invoice vouchering, receiving document matching to purchase orders, payment terms and discount recording, resolving any past due or delinquent account balances. This position will work closely with Managers and Admin Assistants at the plants to maintain accurate vendor records for goods received, goods returned and cost/price adjustments, assist with purchase order processing when needed.

Summary of essential job functions

Key responsibilities include but are not limited to:

· Maintaining accurate and current vendor account information

· Matching of all purchase order and receiving documents

· Establishing account adjustments based on discount, invoice errors, general account cleanup issues by customer

· Maintaining established procedures and etiquette when dealing with past due and delinquent accounts

· Communicating effectively with vendors to assist with payment as needed

· Communicating with the accounting and financial team to resolve problems and issues as they occur

· Maintaining current transactions

· Communicating with Admin Assts and Plant Managers as needed to ensure purchasing information is accurate

· Answering and resolving questions for the month end balancing for recorded data and any related adjustments 

Disclaimer

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

Requirements

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in accounting or finance minimum, Master’s Degree and/or CPA certification preferred
• 3-5 years previous experience with general accounting applications, experience with accounting procedures for manufacturing preferred

Minimum Requirements

· Must be proficient with Microsoft Office applications including; Word, Excel, and Outlook

· Ability to multitask and stay focused in a fast paced work environment

· Ability to learn and use company specific ERP software, as well as various other company / manufacturing computer systems

· High volume data entry, time management, organization, filing and people skills are required

· Ability to occasionally move / lift smaller items weighing up to 25 lbs.