What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accounts Payable Clerk position at PRYM?
Company Overview and History
Happiness is handmade. That's what Prym Consumer stands for! With a comprehensive portfolio of sewing, knitting, and crocheting products and matching accessories, we enable people everywhere to express their creativity, craftsmanship, and individuality in their own projects.
Prym Consumer is a trusted brand for end customers and a reliable partner for retailers worldwide. As part of the Prym Group, we have stood for craftsmanship excellence and entrepreneurial vision since 1530. We are guided by our commitment to constantly rethinking creative handicrafts. If you want to grow with a brand that combines tradition and innovation, Prym Consumer is the right platform for you.
Summary/Objective
The Accounting Clerk will play a critical role in managing our financial obligations to ensure smooth payment processing, accurate record-keeping, and excellent vendor relations.
Essential Functions
- Invoice Management: Review, verify, and process vendor invoices to ensure accuracy and compliance with company policies.
- Payment Processing: Manage the timely and accurate payment of invoices, ensuring that all payments are processed within designated deadlines.
- Vendor Relations: Handle vendor inquiries, resolve payment discrepancies, and maintain strong relationships with vendors.
- Account Reconciliation: Regularly reconcile vendor accounts to ensure that all bills and payments are accounted for and properly posted in the system.
- Customer Receipt Recording: Accurately record daily customer receipts to maintain up-to-date financial records.
- Receivables Monitoring: Monitor customer receivables and work to reduce outstanding and overdue items.
- Credit & Debit Memos: Process customer credit and debit memos to maintain accurate records of customer transactions.
- Other duties as assigned
Required Education and Experience
- High School Diploma or GED
- 2-4 years stable work experience in Customer Service, Human Resources, Accounting, or similar field.
- Ability to utilize MS Office (Word, Excel, Teams, Database)
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Team player with the ability to work independently
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
Preferred Education and Experience
- Associate’s degree in Business Administration or related field.
- Experience in the warehouse, distribution, and/or retail industry
Supervisory Responsibility
This position has no supervisory responsibility
Career Path Progression from this position
Accounts Receivable Clerk
Staff Accountant
Accounting Manager
Travel
This position does not require travel.
Work Environment or Working Conditions
This job operates in a combination of professional office and warehouse environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets. Additionally, this role will frequently encounter equipment and heavy power industrial vehicles, with high noise levels possible in the warehouse setting.
Physical Demands
- Ability to lift 5 – 20 lbs periodically and 50lbs on occasion
- Ability to stand/walk for up to 8 hours
- Ability to sit for up to 8 hours
Company Offerings
- Health Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, and Supplementals (i.e. Accident, Hospital, Pet)
- 401k Discretionary contribution with Company Match
- Safe Harbor (401k Company Profit Sharing)
- Paid-time Off (available within first 3 months)
- 11 Paid Company Holidays
EEO Statement
EOE/Vet/Disabled