Accounts Payable Clerk

Symrise; Hodges (SC); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Symrise is seeking an Accounts Payable professional to review and process vendor invoices, ensure accuracy, and manage payment cycles for a global supplier of fragrances, flavors, and cosmetic ingredients. The role emphasizes accuracy, timely responses to vendor inquiries, and strong collaboration with purchasing, receiving, and finance teams.

The ideal candidate will have 3+ years in AP, SAP experience is a plus, and solid MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 3+ years of Accounts Payable experience with solid knowledge of debits/credits.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).
• Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Experience with SAP is an advantage.
• Experience with exporting is a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Review, verify and process vendor invoices for accuracy and proper authorization.
• Match invoices to purchase orders and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Enter invoice data into the accounting system for payment processing.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve outstanding balances or discrepancies.
• Serve as the primary contact for vendor inquiries regarding payments and account status.
• Collaborate with purchasing and receiving departments to resolve invoice disputes.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with vendors and internal teams.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounts payable processes and implement best practices.
• Performing other duties as required to support the Accounting Department.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent communication

Team collaboration

Education

High School Diploma / GED

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Excel

Job description

About Us

Symrise is a global supplier of fragrances, flavors, food, nutrition, and cosmetic ingredients. Its clients include manufacturers of perfumes, cosmetics, food and beverages, pharmaceuticals and producers of nutritional supplements and pet food.

Its sales of € 4.9 billion in the 2025 fiscal year make Symrise a leading global provider. Headquartered in Holzminden, Germany, the Group is represented by more than 100 locations in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, the United States and Latin America.

Symrise works with its clients to develop new ideas and market-ready concepts for products that form an integral part of everyday life. Economic success and corporate responsibility are inextricably linked as part of this process.

Symrise – always inspiring more…

About the Role

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Review, verify and process vendor invoices for accuracy and proper authorization.
• Match invoices to purchase orders and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Enter invoice data into the accounting system for payment processing.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve outstanding balances or discrepancies.
• Serve as the primary contact for vendor inquiries reqarding payments and account status.
• Collaborate with purchasing and receiving departments to resolve invoice disputes.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with vendors and internal teams.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounts payable processes and implement best practices.
• Performing other duties as required to support the Accounting Department.

About You

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma / GED or equivalent level of education is required.
• 3+ years of prior Accounts Payable experience is required with solid knowledge of accounting basics (debits, credits, etc.). Prefer experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Excellent communication skills (verbal, written, and interpersonal).
• Proficiency with MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).
• Must be detailed oriented with attention to accuracy and exhibit excellent problem-solving skills.
• Experience with SAP is an advantage.
• Exporting experience, a plus.
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team environment.

What We Offer

Become part of our open and transparent culture. It will give you the opportunity to flourish and to develop inspiring experiences that contribute to the health and well-being of consumers in 160 countries around the world. Putting our employees in focus fuels our strong company growth above market rates and makes us an excellent place to develop your career.

Come join us and embark on a fascinating journey with Symrise.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.