Accounts Specialist

Do you want to be part of a team that aspires to improve the quality of life for others? Are you interested in efficient manufacturing processes that promote sustainability? Do you feel a sense of accomplishment in a job well done? At Carpenter Co., we challenge our employees to learn from and inspire one another - all levels of the company collaborate, communicate and constantly improve to achieve shared success. If that sounds like an environment in which you will thrive, Carpenter Co. could be a great fit for you!

Carpenter Co. has an immediate opening for a 1st shift Accounts Specialist in the Payables department at our Temple, Texas plant. This position communicates daily with vendors, purchasing personnel, management, accounting personnel, branch personnel, and corporate personnel. It also requires the accurate retention and the use of data in the paying of company funds for services, supplies and raw materials received.

Your additional responsibilities as an Accounts Specialist will include:

• Verifies and processes all incoming invoices from outside vendors.
• Requests proof of delivery and other pertinent information regarding the details of the vendor’s income being submitted for payments.
• Ensures all documentation is provided to process vendor invoices for payment using the SAP Accounts Payable system; processes the information for payment.
• Completes the necessary forms with all the required information and authorized signatures for new vendors or changes to vendors to keep vendor files and information current.
• Communicates with vendors regarding W9 forms, open balances, and discrepancies in the invoicing; communicates daily with internal management and receiving personnel regarding purchases.
• Monitors and tracks trim purchases and submits necessary information to corporate.
• Monitors all receipts to confirm invoices received.
• Prepares weekly accounting report to review and close open purchase orders.
• Cross trains as relief for other positions within the front office.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills / Requirements

• Accounts Payable experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience processing invoices with a high level of accuracy in a fastpaced work environment.
• Excellent telephone and verbal communication skills to communicate regularly with vendors, production and accounting areas.
• Intermediate Microsoft Office and computer skills.
• Excellent organization skills.
• High School Diploma/GED.

Important Notes

Carpenter Co. is an equal opportunity employer and considers all qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or other legally protected characteristic.


Carpenter Co. conducts pre-employment drug testing on all applicants who receive and accept a written offer of employment.


Carpenter Co. offers a comprehensive affordable benefits package including excellent health insurance, generous profit-sharing plan, and much more. We offer long term career opportunities for our employees in a stable industry and clean working environment. To learn more, check us out at

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