Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable Specialist Position Available In Durham, North Carolina

Accounts Receivable/Accounts Payable Specialist Sipcam Agro Solutions Durham, NC 27713 Job Description The AP/AR Specialist is responsible for the management of Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, and Expense, as well as recording monthly general ledger transactions, account reconciliations, and miscellaneous projects as assigned. Summary This role requires a high caliber individual who is detail oriented, results driven, with excellent communication skills. Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of

Accounts Receivable:

Manage Accounts Receivable general email box, record cash receipts, contact customers regarding payments, answer customer inquiries, open new customer accounts including credit check, manage customer master, reconcile balances of A/R subledger to A/R general ledger and cash account to bank statement each month, generate customer statements, solve any customer invoicing issues with Customer Excellence Department personnel when necessary.

• Manage all aspects of

Accounts Payable:

Manage Accounts Payable general email box, create payment selection report and process and complete bi-monthly check run; create new vendors and manage the vendor master; answer vendor inquiries and issue 1099’s annually

• Manage all aspects of

Expense Reporting:

Process monthly expense reports and general ledger postings.

• Month End close – reconcile, balance and close AP and AR.
• Maintain a master list of monthly journal entries & account reconciliations with supporting documentation
• Enter all applicable journal entries into accounting software (JD Edwards).
• Create recurring journal entry templates & record in accounting software (JDE Edwards).
• Prepare & manage applicable Balance Sheet & appropriate expense account reconciliations.
• Assist auditors with journal entry examinations, AP, and AR.
• Review and code approved AP invoices according to budgeted accounts.
• Work on any additional projects, as necessary.
• Ensure that reversing entries are posted appropriately.
• Manage Outstanding Check analysis (Escheats) and ensure proper entries are made for non-AP payments into JDE.
• Create weekly payment runs, upload positive pay, initiate ACH and wire payments in bank portal and approve any payment exceptions.

Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Competencies:

Quality orientation and high attention to detail At least five years’ general ledger accounting experience is required Strong Excel skills – Pivot Tables, V-Lookups, Linking, etc. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Strong organizational skills Team player and have the ability to work independently Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including ability to interact effectively with all levels throughout Company organization JDE/Oracle experience a plus Travel No travel required Position Type This is a full-time onsite position located in Durham, NC. Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
• Minimum of five years’ experience in AR/AP Preferred Education and Experience
• Experience in the Manufacturing Industry (chemicals, formulation petrochemicals or refining, etc.)
• Strong analytical and technical skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$70,000.00 – $76,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance On-site gym Paid time off Vision insurance

Schedule:

8 hour shift Monday to

Friday Supplemental Pay:

Bonus opportunities

Education:

Bachelor’s (Preferred)

Experience:

AR/AP:

5 years (Preferred)

Location:

Durham, NC 27713 (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person