Accounts Payable Specialist: Invoicing & Compliance

Sappi; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Sappi is seeking an Accounts Payable Processor to handle invoice processing for North America, assist with month-end closing, and ensure compliance with internal controls and policies. You will collaborate with the Accounts Payable Manager and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities include timely processing of vendor invoices, accruals, maintaining vendor master data integrity, 1099 tax status, resolving payment issues, and supporting internal/external audits.

Qualifications

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in processing large volumes of invoices.
• Familiarity with internal controls and compliance requirements.
• Ability to coordinate with cross-functional teams and manage deadlines.

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 sitesMaintains integrity of vendor master data
• Determine taxability of products Sappi purchasesDetermine 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 is seeking an Accounts Payable Processor to handle invoice processing for North America, assist with month-end closing, and ensure compliance with internal controls and policies. You will collaborate with the Accounts Payable Manager and cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities include timely processing of vendor invoices, accruals, maintaining vendor master data integrity, 1099 tax status, resolving payment issues, and supporting internal/external audits.