Staff Accountant - AP

Buckeye Corrugated, Inc.; Georgia; On-site; USD 48,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability benefits

401(k)

Paid time off and holidays

Bonus plan

Employee stock ownership

Job summary

Buckeye Corrugated, Inc. in Georgia is seeking an entry-level Accountant to perform full-cycle payables, 3-way match, journal entries and balance sheet reconciliations in a hands-on, office setting.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance, 1–3 years of accounting experience, strong attention to detail and solid written and verbal communication. This role offers growth, a team environment and core benefits, including health, retirement and PTO.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• 1–3 years of professional experience in accounting and finance preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and business applications.
• Detail-oriented with high accuracy.
• Able to keep information organized and confidential.

Responsibilities

• Follow established safety rules, policies and procedures at all times.
• Match vendor invoices to purchase orders.
• Verify all material is received prior to processing invoice for payment.
• Enter invoices into the system and ensure correct coding.
• Prepare weekly check runs and process checks for signing.
• Assist with month-end close processes and balance sheet reconciliations.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Independence

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Position Purpose:

To execute basic accounting processes in the following areas: full-cycle payables, 3-way matching principle, cash disbursements, journal entries, accruals and balance sheet reconciliations.

Duties & Responsibilities:

Tasks related to this position may vary and are not limited to those listed below:

• Follow established safety rules, policies and procedures at all times
• Match vendor invoices to purchase order
• Verify all material is received prior to processing invoice for payment
• Check receiving documents for correct quantity and pricing
• Verify C/D, P/P, and labels on OS
• Code invoices or ensure coding is correct when matching invoices
• Enter invoices into system
• Resolve invoice issues / discrepancies
• Check with purchasers weekly on open purchase order status
• Prepare weekly check run
• Process checks for signing
• Manage all discount vendors and ensure discounts are properly taken
• Process corrugated invoices and scan all incoming mail weekly
• Communicate to vendors professionally on errors or invoice issues
• Manage the PO receipts report
• Prepare journal entries as assigned by Controller
• Assist with month-end close processes
• Balance sheet reconciliations semi-annually
• Cross-trained in Accounts Receivable to provide seamless backup coverage for manual invoice generation, shipment-based invoice delivery, and customer cash receipt posting.
• Other tasks as assigned by supervisor
• Full-time role in an office setting

Qualifications Desired:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance is required
• 1‐3 years of professional experience in accounting and finance preferred
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including strong verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work well independently and with others at all levels of the organization
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and business applications
• Detail-oriented and takes pride in the accuracy of work product
• Ability to keep information organized and confidential

About BCI

Buckeye Corrugated, Inc. (BCI) is a privately held, employee-owned company with twelve (12) corrugated manufacturing facilities, providing an extensive range of corrugated packaging products. Located in ten states, our services and capabilities include custom-designed corrugated packaging, point-of-purchase displays, point-of-sale packaging along with fulfillment and logistics. Simply stated, we do not just make boxes. We build the means to shape impressions and influence perceptions.

BCI provides competitive pay and a robust benefits package including but not limited to:

• medical
• dental
• vision and life insurance
• disability benefits
• 401(k)
• paid time off and holidays
• bonus plan
• opportunity for employee stock ownership