Accounts Payable Specialist - Accurate Invoices & Compliance

Sappi; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Sappi North America, headquartered in Boston with offices in Portland, Maine, is seeking an Accounts Payable Processor to support invoice processing and month-end close. The role emphasizes accuracy, controls, and collaboration with the Accounts Payable Manager and cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate will handle vendor data, accruals, taxability checks for purchases, and resolution of vendor issues, contributing to compliant financial operations across NA sites.

Responsibilities

• Processes accounts payable invoices for Sappi NA in an accurate and timely manner
• Complies with existing controls and makes recommendations for any deficiencies noticed
• Provides accurate accruals for invoices associated with all NA sites
• Maintains integrity of vendor master data
• Determine taxability of products Sappi purchases
• Determine tax status of vendors for 1099s
• Resolves vendor issues associated with assigned accounts by working with external resources
• Interacts with Sappi personnel at all levels of the organization in regards to payment for goods and services, as well as resolution of issues related to vendor payments
• Research problems, reconcile vendor statements and other special projects
• Provides information and documentation as needed for internal and external auditors
• Performs other tasks as required within the Shared Financial Services organization

Job description

Sappi North America, headquartered in Boston with offices in Portland, Maine, is seeking an Accounts Payable Processor to support invoice processing and month-end close. The role emphasizes accuracy, controls, and collaboration with the Accounts Payable Manager and cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate will handle vendor data, accruals, taxability checks for purchases, and resolution of vendor issues, contributing to compliant financial operations across NA sites.