AP Vendor Master Data Clerk

zekelman; Hermitage (Mercer County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits

Tuition assistance program

Bonus plan

401(k) plan with company match

Job summary

Zekelman Industries is seeking an AP Vendor Master Data Clerk to maintain vendor master data across Pipe & Tube systems. The role supports onboarding, record maintenance, regulatory reporting, and Accounts Payable operations.

You will create and update vendor records, ensure proper approvals, and maintain consistency across systems. Strong attention to detail and Excel proficiency are essential.

Qualifications

• Education related to Accounting, Finance, or Business preferred.
• Experience in Accounts Payable or vendor data management is desirable.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow audits and controls.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain vendor master records in Pipe & Tube systems.
• Process vendor additions, updates, and changes per policies.
• Ensure all vendor documentation is approved and audit-ready.
• Maintain consistency of vendor records across systems, including terms and methods.
• Support annual 1099 and 1042 reporting processes for Pipe & Tube entities.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Multitasking

Microsoft Excel

Education

High school diploma

Accounting/Finance/Business degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

You may not know our name, but you know our products. What we make is part the places where we live, work and play - all day, everyday.

Zekelman is a family of companies - 100% domestic manufacturers - with a legacy dating back to 1877. We're proud to be the largest independent steel pipe and tube manufacturer in North America and the leading innovator in multi-family housing development.

We believe in what we build and what we build, builds the world around us. Hospitals, hotels, schools, bridges, airports and more.

Come build a career you believe in.

About The Role

The AP Vendor Master Data Clerk will be responsible for maintaining the accuracy, integrity, and compliance of vendor master data across Pipe & Tube systems. This role will support vendor onboarding, vendor record maintenance, regulatory reporting, and Accounts Payable operations while ensuring adherence to company policies and audit requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Create and maintain vendor master records in Pipe & Tube systems.
• Process vendor additions, updates, and changes in accordance with company policies and internal controls.
• Ensure all vendor documentation is properly approved, retained, and audit-ready.
• Maintain consistency of shared vendor records across systems, including payment terms and payment methods.
• Review inactive vendors and block or flag for deletion when unused for two years to reduce risk.
• Support annual 1099 and 1042 reporting processes for all Pipe & Tube entities.
• Provide backup support for Accounts Payable during vacations and peak workload periods.
• Provide backup support for Concur and Bank of America administrator responsibilities as needed.
• Assist with special projects and other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; post-secondary education in Accounting, Finance, or Business preferred.
• Experience in Accounts Payable, vendor master data management, or accounting preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Knowledge of internal controls, documentation standards, and audit requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Zekelman Industries offers competitive compensation and excellent benefits, including low-cost, high-quality medical and dental benefits. In addition, we have an amazing tuition assistance program, a bonus plan, a 401(k) plan with a generous company match, immediate vesting, and much more.

M/F/D/V

We are Zekelman Industries.

We manufacture superior quality tubular and related products, and provide outstanding service for our valued customers.

We seek to continuously advance the skills and opportunities of our employees, utilizing the latest technology and management tools available to consistently increase profitability and the enterprise value of Zekelman Industries and of our customers.