Account Payable/General Ledger Specialist

Phoenix Processor LP manages an at sea fish processing vessel. Established in 1988, we have a reputation for producing top quality fish products sold in the domestic and international market.

We are seeking an on-site AP/GL Specialist to support the Controller with day-to-day accounting operations. This is a fast-paced accounting environment where accuracy, follow-through, and strong communication matter. This position will have the opportunity to build practical experience in accounts payable, general ledger accounting, intercompany activity, operational support, and accounting processes connected to a unique maritime and seafood business.

Responsibilities to include:

• Accounts Payable & Expense Accounting — 70%
• Take day-to-day ownership of the accounts payable lifecycle, including vendor invoice processing, coding, approval follow-up, payment preparation, vendor records, and vendor statement reconciliation
• Process and post payments and respond to vendor inquiries
• Research and resolve invoice, coding, or payment discrepancies and escalate issues as needed
• Follow up on missing credit card receipts, approvals, supporting documents, or coding questions
• Assist with credit card coding, documentation, reconciliation, and imports
• General Ledger & Month-End Support — 25%
• Prepare bank and credit card reconciliations for review
• Prepare journal entries for review
• Assist with accruals, reclassifications, and recurring entries
• Assist with prepaid expense tracking and related entries
• Prepare assigned account support schedules and maintain organized accounting documentation
• Support intercompany tracking between related entities
• Other Duties — 5%
• Work under the direction and review of the Controller
• Assist with process improvement and accounting documentation
• Perform other accounting duties as assigned

Requirements

Requirements:

• 3 to 4 years of accounting operations experience with increasing responsibilities
• Strong accounts payable experience
• Experience preparing credit card reconciliations
• General understanding of debits, credits, general ledger coding, and journal entries
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills, including comfort with Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, data formatting, and working with ledger exports
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and documentation skills
• Ability to work independently while operating effectively under supervision
• Ability to communicate questions, missing information, and issues clearly
• Ability to apply accounting procedures consistently
• Willingness to provide backup support for other accounting tasks as needed

Preferred:

• Associate degree or bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
• Experience supporting month-end close processes
• Sage Intacct experience is a major plus; experience with similar mid-market ERP/accounting systems such as NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, or Oracle also helpful
• Familiarity with fixed assets, prepaids, accruals, and reclassifications
• Experience with accounts receivable support, cash receipts, or customer account review
• Experience preparing bank reconciliations
• Familiarity with intercompany activity between related entities
• Experience in an operational business environment such as seafood, maritime, manufacturing, construction, logistics, or similar industries

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits plan including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401K with match, company provided life insurance, paid time off, and paid parking.

Pay Range - $50K-75K based on experience