Accounting Clerk

Job Description

Job Description

Our client, a stable and growing manufacturing organization, is seeking an Accounts Payable & Operations Coordinator to join their team. This is a unique opportunity to step into a highly visible role that combines accounting, reporting, operations support, and customer interaction while working directly with local plant leadership and the corporate accounting team.

This position offers significant exposure across the business, meaningful career growth potential, annual merit increases, and the opportunity to make an immediate impact on a small, collaborative team.

Why This Opportunity?

• Highly visible role working directly with Plant Leadership and Corporate Accounting.
• Opportunity to learn from long-tenured employees before upcoming retirements and become a key member of the team.
• Exposure to accounting, operations, reporting, inventory, and customer-facing responsibilities.
• Small-team environment where your contributions are noticed and valued.
• Annual performance-based merit increases and long-term growth opportunities.
• Stable organization with strong benefits and a commitment to employee development.

What You'll Be Doing

• Process and track vendor invoices while investigating discrepancies and maintaining vendor records.
• Support accounts payable activities and assist with month-end and year-end close processes.
• Handle light accounts receivable functions, customer billing, and payment processing.
• Operate truck scales, maintain shipping documentation, and generate billing based on product weights.
• Prepare operational and financial reports for leadership and corporate accounting teams.
• Participate in conference calls, presentations, and monthly reporting activities.
• Manage purchase order documentation and support inventory and maintenance-related purchasing activities.
• Communicate regularly with customers, vendors, truck drivers, plant personnel, and corporate stakeholders.
• Provide backup support across accounting and operational functions to ensure smooth plant operations.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term Disability
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• 11 Paid Holidays
• Annual Merit Increases
• Ongoing Training and Career Development Opportunities

What We're Looking For

• Prior experience in Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable and Accounting Support.
• Strong Excel skills and comfort working with data, reporting, and spreadsheets on a daily basis.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to interact professionally with individuals at all levels.
• Detail-oriented with strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to balance administrative, accounting, and operational responsibilities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience with ERP systems such as NetSuite is a plus.