Accounts Payable Clerk

Trillium Staffing; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Trillium Staffing is hiring an Accounting Associate for an immediate direct hire position in Sibley IA. The AP-focused role handles invoice processing, coding, and timely payments to support the Site Accounting Department.

As a 1st shift position, you will prepare month-end journal entries, reconcile AP to the General Ledger, and respond to supplier inquiries while ensuring compliance with HACCP, GMP, and SQF procedures.

Qualifications

• Post-secondary accounting coursework with 1–3 years of experience preferred; or a high school diploma with 3–5 years of accounting experience, ideally in a manufacturing setting.
• Proficiency in MS Office and strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Process accounts payable invoices with proper approvals and coding.
• Coordinate setup of new suppliers and maintain AP filing.
• Prepare month-end journal entries and reconcile AP to the General Ledger.
• Run AP aging reports and ensure timely payments to secure discounts.
• Respond to supplier inquiries and maintain AP filing systems.
• Follow HACCP, GMP, SQF requirements and company policies.
• Reconcile intercompany/interbranch balances and perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Deadline-driven

Education

Post-secondary accounting coursework

High school diploma with 3–5 years accounting experience

Tools

MS Office

Job description

Trillium Staffing is now hiring an Accounting Associate for an immediate direct hire position in Sibley IA!

The Accounting Associate – AP is responsible for processing accounts payable and providing general support to the Site Accounting Department. This role ensures accurate invoice processing, timely payments, and proper reconciliation to support smooth financial operations. This is a 1st shift position with a salary of $45-$48k.

Key Responsibilities:

• Review and process supplier invoices, ensuring proper approvals, accurate coding, and timely entry into the system.
• Coordinate setup of new suppliers.
• Review unvouchered receipts for accuracy and resolve discrepancies.
• Ensure invoices are processed in time to secure available discounts.
• Run weekly AP aging reports and review outstanding invoices at month-end.
• Respond to supplier inquiries and maintain AP filing systems.
• Prepare month-end journal entries and reconcile AP reports to the General Ledger.
• Confirm intercompany/interbranch balances.
• Follow company policies as well as HACCP, GMP, Work Instructions, and SQF requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Working Relationships:

• Regular interaction with Purchasing, Production Supervisors, and the Production Manager to resolve invoice issues.
• Frequent communication with Corporate Accounting/Finance and IT for supplier database support.
• Occasional contact with suppliers.

Requirements:

• Regular use of computers, phones, and general office equipment.
• Ability to meet deadlines and manage priorities.
• Minimal physical effort; office-based environment.

Qualifications:

• Post-secondary accounting coursework with 1–3 years of experience preferred; or a high school diploma with 3–5 years of accounting experience, ideally in a manufacturing setting.
• Proficiency in MS Office and strong attention to detail.

Trillium has been recruiting and placing professionals for over 30 years. From Fortune 100 companies to small businesses, our philosophy remains the same: to achieve excellence by providing quality employees and an uncompromising level of service. We believe in honesty, integrity, and a simple philosophy of providing value to our customers and our employees. We strive to be unsurpassed in the recruitment and placement of quality and skilled professionals. Trillium is an Equal Opportunity Employer.