Accounts Payable Clerk

Albany International Corp. is a global advanced textiles and materials processing company. The products and technologies help make paper smoother, tissue softer, and aircraft engines and structures lighter. The company has 2 core businesses: Machine Clothing (MC) – the world’s leading producer of custom‑designed fabrics and belts essential to production in the paper, nonwovens, and other process industries; and Engineered Composites (EC) – a rapidly growing supplier of highly engineered composite parts for the aerospace industry. Position Overview The Accounts Payable Clerk Support supports finance practices and objectives that drive a high‑performance culture emphasizing empowerment, quality, productivity, standards, goal attainment, ethics, and the recruitment and ongoing development of a superior workforce. The role performs AP work under minimal supervision such as inputting vouchers in SAP, contacting vendors, resolving discrepancies between purchase orders and vendor invoices, and assisting in various AP areas as needed. The position works in a team with other AP and travel team members under immediate supervision of the US Accounts Payable and travel supervisor. Essential Job Functions Meet daily AP metrics set by the AP Supervisor Process vendor invoices with accuracy Participate actively in one‑on‑one meetings with supervisor and in team meetings Assist with submitting any vendor address and/or vendor banking updates as needed Hold weekly meetings with purchasing or other departments to resolve AP issues Review and resolve AP issues identified on SAP reports with minimal supervision Address vendor and employee inquiries in a timely manner Back up to complete all payment runs Issue check voids and stop payments Print and process 1099s Maintain AP documents with current practices and instructions Perform other duties as assigned Shift Day Shift Experience, Education, and Skills Required Skills Good verbal and written communication skills Organized, with proven attention to detail Ability to work independently Trustworthy Team player with a reliable, positive, pleasant attitude Proven understanding of general accounting rules and debits/credits Solid ability to meet deadlines in a fast‑paced, heavily automated environment Required Experience A high school diploma plus a minimum of 2 years of AP experience in an automated environment; 3 to 4 years preferred Associate degree in accounting a plus Integrated ERP system experience (SAP preferred) Basic debit/credit accounting knowledge Microsoft Office required (Excel, Word, Office) Knowledge of multi‑state use tax application and VAT a plus Physical Demands and Work Environment While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to talk and hear, sit and use hands and fingers, manipulate keys on a keyboard, stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, and at times stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Vision abilities required include close vision. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate. Safety and Procedures Follow all publicized safety policies/procedures and JIBS applicable to the job. Attend and participate in all safety training, safety meetings, audits, and Behavior Based Safety programs assigned. Report all safety hazards observed and correct hazards if capable. Compliance Reads, understands, and is committed to conducting business in accordance with Albany International’s Business Ethics policy, corporate policies, and all site‑specific policies. All business of the company should, at all times, be conducted ethically, fairly, honestly, and with integrity. Benefits Our 9x80 work schedule includes work‑life balance built in with every other Friday OFF! We offer a 401(k) with a generous match up to 5% and a profit‑sharing contribution. Competitive medical, dental, and vision benefits are also provided. #J-18808-Ljbffr