Senior Accounts Payable Associate Company:

Unicorr Packaging Group Location:

North Haven, CT Industry:

Manufacturing Job Summary Unicorr Packaging Group, a family-owned manufacturing company, is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Senior Accounts Payable Associate to join our accounting team. This position will be responsible for managing the full accounts payable cycle, ensuring invoices and payments are processed accurately and timely, maintaining strong vendor relationships, and supporting the overall integrity of the company's financial records. The ideal candidate will have strong accounts payable experience in a high-volume environment, excellent organizational and analytical skills, and a positive, team-oriented approach. This individual will also play an important role in identifying opportunities to improve processes, increase efficiency, and enhance financial control and transparency.

Key Responsibilities and Duties Invoice Processing:

Review, verify, code, and process a high volume of vendor invoices, ensuring accurate General Ledger (GL) coding and appropriate supporting documentation.

Payment Processing & Disbursements:

Prepare and execute weekly payment runs using ACH, checks, and wire transfers. Manage stop payments, payment reissues, and other disbursement-related activities as needed.

Vendor Account Management:

Maintain accurate vendor records and respond professionally and promptly to vendor inquiries regarding invoices, payments, account balances, and discrepancies.

Account Reconciliations:

Perform regular vendor statement and General Ledger reconciliations. Research, investigate, and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.

Month-End Support:

Assist with month-end closing activities, including accruals, account reconciliations, and other AP-related reporting and analysis.

Audit & Year-End Support:

Maintain organized and complete invoice documentation and accounting records to ensure audit readiness. Assist with year-end processes, including 1099 preparation, adjustments, and related reporting requirements.

Process Improvement:

Identify process inefficiencies, control weaknesses, and opportunities for improvement. Recommend and help implement solutions that enhance accuracy, efficiency, consistency, and transparency within the accounts payable function.

Cross-Functional Collaboration:

Work closely with Purchasing, Operations, Receiving, and other departments to resolve invoice discrepancies and ensure timely and accurate processing.

Additional Responsibilities:

Provide support to the accounting team and assist with other duties and projects as assigned. Required Skills and Qualifications Education Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred. Experience 5+ years of full-cycle accounts payable experience , preferably within a high-volume manufacturing or similarly complex environment. Demonstrated experience managing the accounts payable process from invoice receipt through payment and reconciliation. Technical Skills Proficiency in Microsoft Excel , including PivotTables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and other commonly used Excel functions. Experience with accounting software and ERP systems. Experience with bank related integrated payable solutions. Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central strongly preferred; comparable ERP experience will be considered. Core Competencies Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to identify and resolve financial discrepancies. Strong organizational and time-management skills, with the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and meet deadlines. Professional and effective written and verbal communication skills. Strong vendor service and relationship-management skills. Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively within a collaborative team environment. Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment when handling financial information. Positive, professional attitude with a willingness to embrace teamwork, continuous improvement, and new processes. What We're Looking For The successful candidate will be a dependable and proactive accounting professional who takes ownership of their work, is committed to accuracy, and enjoys working collaboratively with others. This role is well suited for someone who not only understands accounts payable but also looks for ways to make processes more efficient, strengthen controls, and contribute to the continued success of a growing, family-owned organization. Unicorr is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Pay:

$30.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) matching Dental insurance Disability insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid sick time Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person