Accounts Payable Clerk - Portsmouth, NH

Support position supports finance practices and objectives that drive a high performance culture emphasizing empowerment, quality, productivity and standards, goal attainment, ethics and the recruitment and ongoing development of a superior workforce.

The Accounts Payable Clerk Support performs AP work under minimal supervision such as inputting vouchers in SAP, contacting vendors, resolving discrepancies between PO and vendor invoices, and assisting in various AP areas as needed. Works in a team with other AP and travel team members under the immediate supervision of US Accounts Payable and travel supervisor.

SAFETY AND PROCEDURES

Follow all publicized safety policies/procedures and JIBS applicable to the job. Attend and participate in all safety training, safety meetings, audits and Behavior Based Safety programs assigned. Report all safety hazards observed. If capable, correct the safety hazard identified.

COMPLIANCE

Reads, understands and is committed to conducting business in accordance with Albany International's Business Ethics policy, Corporate policies and all site specific policies. All business of the company should, at all times, be conducted ethically, fairly, honestly and with integrity.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

The Accounts Payable Clerk Support is responsible for:

• Meeting daily AP metrics set by AP Supervisor
• Processing vendor invoices with accuracy
• Participating actively in one-on-one meetings with supervisor and in team meetings
• Assisting with submitting any vendor address and/or vendor banking updates as needed
• Holding weekly meetings with purchasing or other departments to resolve AP issues
• Reviewing & resolving with minimal supervision AP issues identified on SAP reports
• Addressing in a timely manner vendor & employee inquiries
• Backing up to complete all payment runs
• Issuing check voids and stop payments
• Printing and processing 1099s
• Responsible for maintenance of AP documents with current practices/instructions
• Other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS

Required Skills:

• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Organised, with a proven attention to detail
• Ability to work independently
• Trustworthy
• Team player, reliable, positive, pleasant attitude a must
• Proven understanding of general accounting rules and debits/credits
• Solid ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced, heavily automated environment

Required Experience:

• A high school diploma plus a minimum of 2 years of AP experience in an automated environment, 3 to 4 years preferred
• Associate degree in accounting a plus
• Integrated ERP System (SAP preferred)
• Basic Debit/Credit Accounting knowledge
• Microsoft suite required, Excel, Word, Office
• Knowledge of multi-state use tax application and VAT a plus

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

Physical Demands of the Accounting Clerk Position: While performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel and to manipulate keys on a keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Work Environment for the Accounts Payable Clerk Support position: The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.