A/P Associate

Ring Container Technologies; Oakland (TN); On-site; USD 43,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Ring Container Technologies is seeking an A/P Associate in Oakland, TN to manage AP mailboxes, distribute invoices, and approve vendor payments in a timely manner.

The role handles three-way matches, daily processing, and backups to the AP team within the ERP environment, ensuring accurate aging and accruals while collaborating with management.

Qualifications

• High school graduate or equivalent GED required; associate or college degree preferred.
• Basic bookkeeping courses are desirable.
• One to two years experience in an office / accounting environment.

Responsibilities

• Review and distribute invoices received via electronic mail to appropriate A/P associate.
• Process daily incoming mail.
• Review AP Inquiries/Statements from vendors and follow up on payment inquiries.
• Ensure all vendor invoices have proper approvals.
• Process vendor invoices daily.
• Review three-way match inventory payables; review and process three-way match invoices in Infor/LN or ERP.
• Serve as backup to the AP team.
• Websettle payables from transportation management system into ERP system.
• Review accounts payable aging and accruals and resolve issues.
• Collaborate with Accounting Manager to resolve inventory and A/P issues.
• Resolve supplier issues as required.

Skills

Computer literacy

Spreadsheets

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate or College Degree Preferred

Tools

Infor/LN

Job description

## A/P AssociateApply: Oakland, TN: Full time: Posted Today: JR0004568**Job Purpose**Manage both AP mailboxes and the distribution of mail and invoices. Process and approve vendor invoices for payment on a timely basis.**Key Responsibilities and Duties**· Review and distribute invoices received via electronic mail (e-mail) to appropriate A/P associate· Process daily incoming mail· Reviewing AP Inquiries/Statements that come from vendors and follow up on payment inquiries· Ensure all vendor invoices have proper approvals· Process vendor invoices daily· Review and processes three-way match inventory payables· Review and process three-way match invoices in EAM· Serve as backup to the AP team· Websettle payables from transportation management system into ERP system· Review account payable aging and accounts payable accrual account and perform related resolution· Work with Accounting Manager to resolve inventory and related A/P issues· Resolve issues with suppliers as required· Performs other duties as assigned**Experience and Educational Qualifications**High school graduate or equivalent GED required; associate or college degree preferred.Basic bookkeeping courses are extremely desirable.One to two years experience in an office / accounting environment.Abilities RequiredComputer, spreadsheets, accounting systems – Infor/LN preferred.**RELATIONSHIPS**: Must have good working relationships with business partners, plant managers, regional managers, and department heads.· Must be able to come to work promptly and regularly.· Must be able to take direction and work well with others.· Must be able to work under the stress of deadlines.· Must be able to concentrate and perform accurately.· Must be able to react to change productively and to handle other tasks as assigned.**Competencies**· Own the Results· Change and Innovate· Embrace Opportunity· Exceptional Service· Respect and Integrity· Learn on Purpose**Disclaimer**The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.*Ring Container Technologiesis an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of Ring to apply recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, compensation and professional development practices without regard to actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation and gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or certain classifications based on genetic information.*Pay Range Minimum:21.15