Staff Accountant - AP at Buckeye Corrugated, Inc. (BCI) in Houston, TX

Job description

• To execute basic accounting processes in the following areas: full-cycle payables, 3-way matching principle, cash disbursements, journal entries, accruals and balance sheet reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Tasks related to this position may vary and are not limited to those listed below:
• Follow established safety rules, policies and procedures at all times
• Match vendor invoices to purchase order
• Verify all material is received prior to processing invoice for payment
• Check receiving documents for correct quantity and pricing
• Verify C/D, P/P, and labels on OS
• Code invoices or ensure coding is correct when matching invoices
• Enter invoices into system
• Resolve invoice issues / discrepancies
• Check with purchasers weekly on open purchase order status
• Prepare weekly check run
• Process checks for signing
• Manage all discount vendors and ensure discounts are properly taken
• Process corrugated invoices and scan all incoming mail weekly
• Communicate to vendors professionally on errors or invoice issues
• Manage the PO receipts report
• Prepare journal entries as assigned by Controller
• Assist with month-end close processes
• Balance sheet reconciliations semi-annually
• Cross-trained in Accounts Receivable to provide seamless backup coverage for manual invoice generation, shipment-based invoice delivery, and customer cash receipt posting.
• Other tasks as assigned by supervisor
• Full-time role in an office setting

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance is required
• 1‐3 years of professional experience in accounting and finance preferred
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work well independently and with others at all levels of the organization
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and business applications
• Detail-oriented and takes pride in the accuracy of work product
• Ability to keep information organized and confidential

Skills

Required

• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Detail-oriented
• Microsoft Office Suite
• Business applications

Benefits

• BCI provides competitive pay and a robust benefits package including but not limited to: medical, dental, vision and life insurance, disability benefits, 401(k), paid time off and holidays, as well as a bonus plan and opportunity for employee stock ownership.
• $70,000 - $70,000 a year
• $70,000 annually plus bonus