Clerk, Accounts Payable

Columbus McKinnon EMEA; Wadesboro (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbus McKinnon is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to join our North Carolina finance team. You will process vendor invoices, issue wire transfers, and support intercompany transactions in a busy environment.

You will maintain vendor records, assist with month-end close, and help ensure SOX compliance while delivering accurate reconciliations and timely payments to support our global operations. Experience with ERP systems and strong Excel skills are essential to success.

Qualifications

• Associates degree or 2 years of related experience.
• Experience handling vendor invoices and payables.
• Proficient in MS Word and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Prepare wire transfers for offshore vendors.
• Process vendor invoices, wire transfers, and intercompany payables.
• Assist with three-way matching and resolve discrepancies.
• Maintain vendor master data and supporting documentation.
• Respond to vendor inquiries about payment status and invoices.
• Support month-end close and SOX documentation requirements.
• Prepare account reconciliations monthly for data accuracy.

Skills

Accounts payable

General accounting

Invoice processing

ERP systems

Excel

MS Word

Communication skills

Education

Associate degree or 2 years related experience

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

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Processes accounts payable transactions including vendor invoices, wire transfers, and intercompany transactions. Maintains AP records and supporting documentation to ensure timely payment processing and compliance with company policies. Supports month-end close activities, SOX documentation requirements, vendor account reconciliation, and reporting needs of the accounting department. Performs other accounting and administrative duties as assigned.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares wire transfers as required for offshore vendors.
• Processes and enters vendor invoices, wire transfer transactions, and intercompany accounts payable transactions.
• Assists 3rd Party contractor with three-way matching of invoices, receipts, and purchase orders and resolves discrepancies with Receiving, Purchasing, and vendors.
• Reviews open receipt and aged payables reports and resolves discrepancies as needed.
• Maintains vendor master data and supporting documentation in accordance with company policies.
• Responds to vendor inquiries regarding payment status, invoice discrepancies, and account balances.
• Supports annual audit requests and provides AP-related documentation as required.
• Analyzes data and prepares assigned account reconciliations monthly to ensure data accuracy and compliance to company policies.
• Assists with month-end close including journal entry preparation from various data sources.
• Distributes monthly SOX compliance reports, reviews completed reports and loads in account reconciliation software.
• Gathers and enters Environmental data monthly from invoices.
• Serves as backup for daily/weekly reports prepared by other accounting associates.
• Serves as backup for other accounting and finance functions as assigned.
• Supports and complies with all related company policies.
• Supports all plant Safety initiatives.
• Other clerical accounting duties as assigned by the Plant Controller.

Knowledge, Skills, Competencies, and Abilities

• Accounts payable or general accounting experience preferred.
• Experience processing vendor invoices, payment transactions, and account reconciliations preferred.
• Computer literate and proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Experience with ERP systems is a plus.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Prioritization and multi-tasking skills in a demanding environment.
• Ability to effectively communicate with all levels of management.

Required Qualifications

• Associates degree or 2 years of related experience.
• OR equivalent combination of education and experience

Columbus McKinnon is a leading worldwide designer, manufacturer and marketer of intelligent motion solutions that move the world forward and improve lives by efficiently and ergonomically moving, lifting, positioning and securing materials. Key products include hoists, crane components, precision conveyor systems, rigging tools, light rail workstations and digital power and motion control systems. We are focused on commercial and industrial applications that require the safety and quality provided by our superior design and engineering know-how. Columbus McKinnon is a publicly traded company that has been in business for almost 150 years – proud of our heritage, where we come from, and where we’re going. As Columbus McKinnon grows globally, so does our need for driven and inspired employees. Join our winning team!

Columbus McKinnon Corporation promotes a diverse and inclusive workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other Federal or State legally-protected classes. We also value the safety of all associates and work hard to maintain a Drug Free Workplace.

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