Accounts Payable Team Member

Overview

PaperWorks is a leading, integrated North American full-service provider of 100% recycled paperboard and specialized folding cartons for packaging applications. Founded in 2008 and headquartered in Philadelphia, PA, we are committed to the highest sustainable forestry and procurement standards.

We want our team members to be proud of the essential work they do, our commitment to the environment, and the overall company.  As part of our culture journey to be recognized as a Great Place to Work©, we continue to invest heavily in our people, our company culture and in state-of-the-art technology to be at the forefront of innovation and market differentiation.  PaperWorks’ products are certified by the Forest Stewardship Council and 100% Recycled Paperboard Alliance.

Summary

Provides non-routine, moderately complex accounting functions. Resolves complex issues and verify work turned into accounting.  Analyzes and processes transactions relating to payroll and accounts payable.  Challenges unsubstantiated balances and ensures problems are resolved. Provides the company with a range of accounting, analytical and administrative skills by performing the following duties. 

Responsibilities

• Matches invoices with the company receiving paperwork and purchase orders to verify quantities billed, and prices used by vendors.
• Prepare vouchers for input into the computer using vendor and internal documents.
• Ensures that bills are paid by due dates, or by company guidelines, to prevent late penalties.
• Obtains all needed approvals for paying invoices within company guidelines.
• Verifies account numbers to ensure proper accounting or departmental classification.
• Investigates discrepancies found in the process of performing duties or accounts payable functions.
• Performs monthly accounts payable, closing procedures and reconciliations.
• Maintains organized accounts payable records and paid voucher files to meet company needs and guidelines.
• Assists with month-end, year-end, and annual budget processes.
• Obtains vendor W-9 forms or tax identification numbers as required by law.
• Provides support to invoicing and cash applications as needed.
• Performs miscellaneous accounting projects as required.
• Performs daily and weekly entry of vouchers, expense reports and purchase orders into the computer system.
• Performs miscellaneous data entry as required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED); AND one to two years related experience and/or training; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. 
• Accounting experience/education highly preferred.  
• Those that are proficient in Excel spreadsheets and Word will be given preferential consideration.
• Must have the ability to communicate effectively.