Accounts Payable Accountant

Overview The Gorilla Glue Company is seeking a detail-oriented, process-driven Accounts Payable Accountant to join our Accounting & Finance team. In this role you will own the full accounts payable cycle within a fast-paced manufacturing environment while supporting core general ledger and financial close activities. Responsibilities Full accounts payable cycle – perform daily accounting operations including invoice receipt, coding, matching, approval routing, and payment processing. Hands‑on manufacturing AP – process PO and non‑PO invoices in a manufacturing environment, including three‑way match for raw materials, freight, and vendor management, ensuring timely and accurate handling of high invoice volumes. General Ledger operations – perform daily General Ledger activities and maintain the accuracy and integrity of the ledger. Journal entries & reconciliations – prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules. Financial close – assist with month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end financial close processes. Data analysis – analyze accounts payable data to identify discrepancies, root causes, and process‑improvement opportunities. Process improvement & automation – support and help drive process improvement and automation initiatives, evaluating and implementing tools such as invoice‑capture/OCR, workflow automation, and AI‑enabled solutions. Audit support – support internal and external audits by preparing requested documentation and schedules. Compliance – ensure compliance with GAAP, company accounting policies, and internal controls. Cross‑functional partnership – partner with cross‑functional teams including operations, procurement, and finance. Qualifications Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. 3+ years of hands‑on accounting experience with a strong focus on accounts payable. Hands‑on Accounts Payable experience in a manufacturing environment (PO/three‑way match, inventory and raw materials, freight, high invoice volume). Working knowledge of GAAP and standard accounting principles. Experience preparing journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting the month‑end close. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience working within an ERP system. Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and organizational skills with a high attention to detail and accuracy. Preferred Qualifications Experience with AP automation platforms (invoice capture / OCR, approval‑workflow tools) and/or ERP automation. Exposure to AI‑enabled or intelligent‑automation tools used to streamline finance and accounting processes. Experience supporting process‑improvement, continuous‑improvement (Lean / Six Sigma), or system‑implementation initiatives. Experience with cost accounting and/or fixed assets in a manufacturing setting. CPA, CPA candidate, or measurable progress toward certification. Key Competencies Automation & improvement mindset – constantly looking for smarter, more scalable ways to work and eager to adopt automation and AI to enhance the AP function. Volume readiness – ability to manage high transaction volumes with accuracy and consistency under deadlines. Collaboration – strong written and verbal communication and cross‑functional partnership skills. Ownership & integrity – accountable, dependable, and committed to accuracy and ethical standards. #J-18808-Ljbffr