Accounts Payable Clerk

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 an Accounts Payable Clerk at our Conover manufacturing plant. This position is responsible for processing invoices once an order has been placed. Performs general purchasing and accounting clerical functions. 

Job Summary:

Responsible for processing invoices once an order has been placed. Performs general purchasing and accounting clerical functions.

Position Scope:

Uses computer extensively and must communicate with vendors, various departments of all levels, and senior management. Must handle large quantities of purchase orders and invoices accurately and quickly to meet daily deadlines. Works in a normal office environment.

Requisites :
Education: Major duties and responsibilities of the job can be satisfactorily performed with a high school education or GED.

Experience: Three year’s experienced in a similar Accounts Payable or purchasing position required.

Minimum Qualifications:

Good phone manners, patience, computer terminal experience, light typing.
Competencies:

Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; Gathers and analyzes information skillfully; Develops alternative solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason even when dealing with emotional topics.
 

Customer Service Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; Responds promptly to customer needs; Solicits customer feedback to improve service; Responds to requests for service and assistance; Meets commitments.
 

Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations; Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
 

Team Work - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed; Recognizes accomplishments of other team members.
 

Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
 

Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others; Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
 

Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time. Follow Company rules and policies as outlined in the Employee Handbook. Maintain acceptable attendance. Maintain an orderly and clean work area.
 

This job description reflects management’s assignment of the essential functions. It does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.Critical features of this job are described under the heading below. They may be subject to change at  any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

Responsibilities:

Essential Functions:

• Maintain files of accounts payable records: vendor invoices, receivers,purchase orders, tax exemption certificates, deduction letters.
• Voucher accounts payable documents: invoice, receivers , purchase order, tax exemption, deduction letters.
• Keys invoice using SAP
• Maintain vendor records: terms, address, etc.
• Research discrepancies between invoices, receivers, and purchase orders.
• Answer vendor inquiries regarding payment status, tax status, etc.
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