Accounts Payable Specialist I

Boar's Head Brand; Forrest City (AR); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Boar's Head Brand in Forrest City, Arkansas is seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk to manage weekly AP processing for related companies. You will verify invoices, audit voucher packages, and ensure timely payments under supervision.

The role requires a HS diploma with some college and 1–3 years of computerized accounting experience with GL coding, plus strong reading, writing, and numerical skills. Office in plant setting; occasional overtime possible.

Qualifications

• HS diploma plus training equivalent to 2 years of college.
• 1–3 years of experience in a computerized accounting environment with general ledger coding.

Responsibilities

• Verify invoice accuracy and audit voucher packages.
• Audit invoices for correct GL codes.
• Enter invoices into the system for payment.
• Maintain A/P files and invoice registers.
• Forward voucher packages to Sarasota for processing.
• Provide support to the Finance Department and assist management on projects.
• Occasional extra hours as needed.
• Receptionist coverage as needed.

Skills

Reading comprehension

Communication

Handling inquiries

Education

High School diploma with some college

2 years college equivalent training

Job description

Job Description

Administer and perform various aspects of weekly accounts payable processing for all related companies. Maintain pending invoices and paid invoice files. This position works under direct supervision following documented procedures to facilitate timely payments.

• Verify accuracy of invoices and audit voucher package for all corresponding attachments.
• Audit invoices for accuracy of the appropriate G/L account codes.
• Enter invoices into computer for payment.
• Copy voucher information and maintain completed A/P files locally.
• Forward invoice registers and completed voucher packages to Sarasota for payment processing.
• Provide support to other members of the Finance Department.
• Assist management on projects.
• Assist as needed with receptionist coverage.
• Occasional extra hours as needed.

Education and Experience

• H. S. diploma, plus additional broad specialized training equivalent to 2 years of college.
• 1 to 3 years of experience in a computerized accounting related environment with general ledger account coding.

Language Skills

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex documents. Ability to respond effectively to the most sensitive inquiries or complaints. Ability to read and write correspondence.

Mathematical Skills

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must have the ability to apply concepts such as fractions and percentages to practical situations as well as be able to read and interpret graphical data.
• Ability to use a ten-key calculator by touch.

Reasoning Ability

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must have the ability to define problems, establish facts and draw valid conclusions, and deal with problems involving several concrete or non-concrete variables.

Certificates, Licenses, and Registrations

N/A

Physical Demands

This position requires: Standing, walking, sitting, use of hands and fingers, ability to feel, reach with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, talk, and hear and see.

Work Environment

This position requires working in an office environment located in a plant 100% of the time.

About Us

Since 1905, Boar's Head Brand has been the name you can trust for quality products and service. Our vision is to nourish the human spirit through the love of food.

Our secret ingredient has always been our people. Each person brings a unique perspective, background, and experience to the table and this is what drives our culture of positivity, acceptance, and support. We are a company that believes we win when we work together and connect over a passion for the highest standards in food.