Offer summary

Qualifications:

Minimum bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent work experience., 1 to 3 years of experience in Accounts Payable or a related accounting function., Proficiency in Microsoft applications (Excel, Word, Outlook) and business math., Ability to communicate effectively and maintain confidentiality..

Key responsibilities:

Import and sort electronic invoices and validate their information.

Process invoices for all UFP operations and provide customer service to internal and external customers.

Maintain vendor correspondence and assist in developing policies and procedures.

Support the Corporate Accounting department with AP-related projects and perform other duties as required.

Job description

General Summary

The Accounts Payable Analyst is responsible for computing, classifying, and processing AP invoices.

Works under immediate supervision; relies on instructions and pre-established guidelines to perform functions of the job; some level of discretion or judgment is required.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

Imports and sorts electronic invoices
Validates information on electronic invoices
Processes invoices for all UFP operations
Provides customer service to internal and external customers via phone calls and e-mail, helping to identify and resolve problems, and recommend process improvements
Maintains vendor correspondence via phone calls and e-mail.
Assists in development and documentation of policies and procedures for all associated functions
Assists the Corporate Accounting department with AP related projects
Performs other duties as required

Job Specifications

Knowledge Required

Minimum bachelor’s degree in accounting, or equivalent work experience
Minimum 1 to 3 years’ experience in Accounts Payable or a closely related accounting function
Working knowledge of processing controls and audit requirements for Accounts Payable or similar processing environment
Preferred experience/exposure to Sarbanes-Oxley requirements
Working knowledge of OnBase is preferred
Working knowledge and proficiency in the use of computer and business-related software, including Microsoft applications (Excel, Word and Outlook)
Working knowledge of various office equipment (computer terminal, scanner, etc.)

Skills and Abilities

Proficiency in the use of the English language in reading, writing and speaking
Proficiency in the use of business math
Ability to maintain and safeguard confidential and sensitive information
Ability to successfully communicate with all organizational levels
Ability to communicate clearly and politely via phone and e-mail with plants, co-workers and vendors
Ability to develop relationships with vendors and internal customers
Ability to prioritize and organize workload with minimum supervision
Ability to follow directions and instructions
Ability to analyze and interpret data to develop recommendations and implement changes
Ability to work hours mandated by management

Conduct