What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Payable Clerk position at ERMCO?
Electric Research and Manufacturing Cooperative, Inc. (ERMCO) is the leading manufacturer of distribution transformers and engineered electrical solutions, serving electric utilities, Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), and industrial customers across North America. Headquartered in Dyersburg, Tenn., ERMCO delivers reliable, high-quality products that power homes, businesses, and communities across North America.
With our commitment to safety, operational excellence, and continuous improvement, ERMCO is at the forefront of supporting grid modernization and energy transition. Our vertically integrated operations, customer-focused culture, and investment in people and technology make ERMCO the Most Valued Partner for delivering resilient, sustainable power infrastructure for the future.
Job Summary
The primary responsibility of the Accounts Payable Clerk is to support the Accounting Team in carrying out the responsibilities of the Accounting/Finance Department.
This role will be onsite in Dyersburg,TN. Relocation Assistance is available.
- Collect, review, and move all invoices through the approval process;
- Process vendors with daily invoices – Cogent, Rea, Morris, Woods Specialty, etc.
- Process PO & non-PO invoices through Syteline;
- Notify Receiving for any PO invoices for which receipts have not been processed or vary from amount invoiced
- Validate, post & scan invoice batches
- Print Capital and Prepaid invoices
- Field vendor calls and add notes to AP Aging for payments
WEEKLY:
- Review and process freight invoices.
- Prepare & run weekly AP reports
- Prepare Pivot table of open invoices
- Post EFT, Wire, Draft and Check payments
- Save Remittance Advices for EFT & Wire payments
- Put signed checks in envelopes and apply postage for mailing
- Oversee Certificates of Insurance and maintain spreadsheet of certificates
MONTHLY:
- Prepare & post AP accrual
- Review, reconcile AP & Vouchers Payable per Ledger to Aging reports
- Determine disposition – duplicate receipts; invoice not received; invoice processed as non-PO
ANNUALLY:
- Prepare and send 1099/1098s
Qualifications:
- 5 – 7 years’ experience in AP in a manufacturing industry
- Organization skill – must be able to multi-task and keep invoices properly positioned for approval, received approval, vouchers pending approval, batched & scanned appropriately
- Excel skills – must be highly proficient in Excel including ability to build pivot tables
- Knowledge of AP & ERP systems
- Knowledge of application of sales tax rules for non-production related invoices
- Knowledge of IRS 1099 rules – who should receive & when
- Financial statement/cost center knowledge for proper coding of invoices
- Efficient typing and 10-key abilities
Let’s Build the Future Together
At ERMCO, your ideas matter, your growth is supported, and your impact is real. Whether you’re building on early career experience or launching your professional journey, you’ll have the opportunity to learn, contribute, and grow in a manufacturing environment that values innovation and collaboration.
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Salary : $35,220 - $48,727