Accounts Payable Specialist

Accounts Payable Specialist, Peachtree City, Georgia

When you join our team as a Accounts Payable Specialist, you will be responsible for two
primary areas of responsibility: processing accounts payable invoices and
providing support to accounting and/or administrative staff. This role is a 1 year contract and is hybrid with 3 days in the office and 2 days working from home.

What You’ll Do

• Ensure that purchase orders have been properly approved
• Match and process vendor’s invoices with authorizing documents (purchase orders and receiving document)
• Verify that check requisitions are properly approved prior to processing and communicate required changes to the appropriate person
• Verify all invoice extensions and totals, calculate discounts and sales tax where applicable, and input vouchers for payment within stated terms
• Assess sales and use taxes on invoices where applicable
• Review invoices and check requests for proper general ledger account coding
• Prepare check requests for approval and processing
• Maintain organized electronic files for invoices that have been processed
• Assist in submitting vendor maintenance requests online
• Review vendor statements and communicate discrepancies to the vendor
• Verify employee expense reimbursement forms for proper documentation, approvals and coding
• Vendor database maintenance
• AP payment processing
• Research and answer AP-related inquiries for internal and external parties
• Backup to other AP staff as required
• Assist in any other areas as needed

What You Offer

• Equivalent education level required – High school graduate; post-secondary education preferred
• Minimum 3-5 years of data entry and/or accounts payable experience is required
• Proficient in MS Office
• Basic bookkeeping and accounting knowledge
• Knowledge of Oracle is considered an asset but not mandatory
• Knowledge of accounts payable and general accounting practices and procedures
• Proficient in data entry
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to multi-task, deal with numerous interruptions, and meet multiple demands
• Able to communicate clear and concise information verbally and in writing in an accurate, informative, and professional manner
• Maintain open, ongoing, and effective communication with team members, and internal and external parties
• Problem analysis and solving skills
• Maintain confidentiality

Who We Are

Interfor is a growth-oriented forest products company, operating in all major forest products markets across North America. We offer one of the most diverse lines of wood products to customers around the globe, produced in safety-focused, world-class facilities. We strengthen and contribute to the local economies, build value for our employees and customers, and operate with world-leading sustainable forest management practices. We are proud to produce sustainable building materials that contribute to a healthy and sustainable future. Check out www.interfor.com to learn more about our approach to sustainability.

Interfor is one of the largest forest products companies in the world and we’re growing in exciting directions. Come be a part of our success! #StartHereGoFar

What We Offer

Interfor builds value for our employees by providing a career where they can contribute, grow, and prosper. We offer a competitive salary, based both on what you bring to the role and benchmarked to market conditions. You’ll also get a competitive benefits package including:

• Group Benefit Programs (Employee Medical, Dental, Vision Plans)
  • Short Term Disability Insurance
  • Long Term Disability Insurance
  • Life and AD&D Insurance
  • Additional (Employee Paid) Life Insurance
• HSA Medical Plan with Employer Match
• Supplemental Insurance (Accident, Hospital & Critical Illness)
• 401(k) Matching Plan
• Participation in our Employee Share Purchase Plan (ESPP)
• Paid Vacation
• Employee Assistance Program