Accounts Payable (AP) Operations Specialist

Company Overview
Plateau Forest Products (PFP) is a subsidiary of Forest City Trading Group, a building products distributor in North America and one of the largest privately owned companies in Oregon. As we continue to grow, we are adding an Accounts Payable (AP) Operations Specialist to join a team of professionals committed to excellence and to contribute immediately to the success of our organization.

Position Summary
The Accounts Payable (AP) Operations Specialist supports the end-to-end accounts payable process, ensuring timely and accurate invoice entry, vendor payments, expense reconciliation, and adherence to internal controls.

Key Responsibilities

• Validate mill invoices against purchase orders by confirming pricing, calculating interest and freight, and accounting for customer-specific requirements, rebates, and trader communications.
• Enter mill and freight payables into the accounting system and support accurate, on-time processing.
• Process payments (checks, ACH, and wires) and respond to vendor inquiries regarding payment status and account questions.
• Set up new vendors and maintain existing vendor records in the system, including required documentation. 
• Perform other administrative duties and special projects as assigned by the Controller.

Education & Experience  

• Associate or Bachelor’s degree preferred but not required
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a similar role 
• Proficient with Microsoft Office
• Excellent verbal and written communication skill

Knowledge & Skills  

• Highly organized and detail-oriented; able to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong multitasking and time-management abilities
• Excellent attention to detail and exceptional accuracy skills.
• Ability to calculate and understand mathematical concepts.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word); experience with Dynamics 365 (D365) a plus

PFP offers a competitive base salary, annual bonus and benefits for our employees and their families including:
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan with Company matching
Comprehensive medical, vision and dental plans

• Paid Time Off
• Life Insurance
• Long Term Disability
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with Company matching
• Wellness Program
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Stock Program
• Dependent Care

Compensation range 58,000 - 60,000 annually. 

PFP is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based on race, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, protected veteran status, disability, age, or other legally protected status.