Accounts Payable Specialist

Company: Agru America
Location: Georgetown
Posted on: March 20, 2025

Job Description:

Description:
Agru America, Inc., is a global corporation which has been manufacturing plastics for over 70 years. Since 1988, Georgetown, South Carolina-based Agru America, Inc. has been the world's leading manufacturer of plastics and geosynthestics. We are growing our team and are looking for motivated individuals. Job Summary:The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for the financial processing of transactions for an organization. Their duties include daily bookkeeping and record keeping, financial reporting and the preparation of tax records for financial audits.Responsibilities:-- Managing accounts payable using accounting software and other programs.-- Handling accounts payable for separate entities and vendors.-- Establishing and maintaining relationships with new and existing vendors.-- Ensuring bills are paid in a timely and accurate manner while adhering to departmental procedures. -- Processing due invoices for payments. -- Maintain proper backup files for research and reference.-- Setup of new vendor/supplier default information in accounting system. -- Prepare Form 1099's.-- Comparing purchase orders, prices, terms of payment and other charges.-- Processing transactions and performing accounting duties such as account maintenance, recording entries and reconciling books of accounts.-- Accurate data entry and check runs within the ERP system to include but not limited to: utility invoices, freight invoices, phone bills, & expense reports.-- Assists with lines of credit inquiries and maintains organized and updated credit information records.-- Any other duties that the Company in its sole discretion may assign as needed.

Requirements:
Required Skills/Abilities: -- Ability to troubleshoot and multitask.-- General understanding of accounting practices and principles.-- Working knowledge of company general ledger.-- Data Entry. -- Basic mathematics and calculations.-- High attention to detail and is willing to learn.-- Team player who is reliable and trustworthy.-- Maintains a clean and safe work area.-- Verbal and written communication skills in English. -- Organizational skills and attention to detail.-- Time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.Education and Experience:-- High School diploma / GED, required.-- At least 3 years accounts payables experience, required. -- Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite: specifically Excel, required.Must have SAP Experience-- Working knowledge of General Ledgers, required.What we offer-- Medical coverage with BCBS.-- Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability and Group Life Insurance with Principal.-- As a benefit to our employees, we also offer supplemental policies with Aflac and Legal/ID Shield. These plans are voluntary and premiums are paid 100% by the employee thru payroll deduction. -- After you have worked for Agru America for 90 days, you will begin accruing vacation at a rate of 1.54 hours per week until you reach 5 years of full time service. The accrual rate increases at 5 years of service, and 10 years of service.-- The 1st of the month following your 90th day of employment, you will be eligible to enroll in our 401k plan offered thru John Hancock.-- Free Virtual Doctor appointments with Ally Health.PIbe4edc36c49e-25660-36583385

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