ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT

Inteplast Group; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Inteplast Group is seeking an Accounting Assistant to verify and batch accounts payable and freight invoices across locations. This role collaborates with the HR department when assistance is needed and supports essential clerical duties.

The ideal candidate has 2 years’ experience in a manufacturing setting with AP/AR systems, plus 2 years of college in accounting or business administration (or equivalent experience).

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in manufacturing AP/AR systems.
• 2 years of college in accounting or business administration preferred, may substitute for experience.
• Willingness to work non-standard hours and manage work-related stress.

Responsibilities

• Process miscellaneous AP invoices for 2 locations with verification and approvals.
• Process freight invoices with verification and approvals for variances.
• Backup for applying AR cash receipts, researching payment discrepancies, and reporting to credit department.

Skills

Accounts payable

Accounts receivable

Manufacturing experience

Education

College coursework in accounting or business administration

Tools

AS400

Job description

TITLE: Accounting Assistant

POSITION OBJECTIVE: This position is responsible for the verification and batching of miscellaneous accounts payable for 2 plants and the batching of freight invoices for 1 plant. This position is shared with the HR department when assistance is needed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum requirements are 2 (two) years’ experience in a manufacturing environment with computerized accounts payable and accounts receivable systems
• 2 (two) years of college in accounting or business administration is preferred, but 2 (two) years’ experience in accounts payable or accounts receivable may substitute for the college
• Ensure consistent, dependable attendance and demonstrate a willingness to accommodate non-standard work hours as necessary.
• Capable of effectively managing job-related stress and fostering productive workplace interactions.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Processes miscellaneous AP invoices including verification and seeking appropriate approval of invoices for 2 locations
• Processes freight invoices including verification and approval for variances for 1 location
• Backup for applying accounts receivable cash payments, daily and research payment discrepancies, and report reasons to credit department for resolution
• Performs other duties as assigned
• Scanning and filing
• Complies with all SQF procedures
• Reports any food safety problems to a member of management or SF Practitioner

WORK ENVIRONMENT CONDITIONS SUBJECTED TO IN THIS POSITION:

• Inside environmental conditions protected from weather conditions
• Not exposed to any adverse environmental conditions. (Usually office work.)

TRAINING:

• AS400, Accounts Payable System

Inteplast Group is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at [e-mail] and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.

For more information, about our commitment to equal employment opportunity, view the EEO - Know Your Rights and Pay Transparency Statement .