Staff Accountant - AP

Buckeye Corrugated, Inc. (BCI); Houston (TX); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability benefits

401(k)

Paid time off

Bonus plan

Employee stock ownership

Job summary

Buckeye Corrugated, Inc. (BCI) is seeking an accounting professional to execute basic accounting processes including full-cycle payables, 3-way matching, cash disbursements, journal entries, accruals and balance sheet reconciliations. The role is full-time and based in an office setting in Houston.

The successful candidate will code invoices, process checks, assist with month-end close, and provide backup for accounts receivable while maintaining confidentiality and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required.
• 1–3 years of professional accounting experience preferred.
• Excellent interpersonal and written communication skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite and business applications.
• Detail-oriented with strong accuracy and confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently and with others at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Follow established safety rules, policies and procedures.
• Match vendor invoices to purchase orders.
• Verify material is received prior to payment processing.
• Check receiving documents for correct quantity and pricing.
• Code invoices correctly when matching invoices.
• Enter invoices into the system and resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare weekly check runs and process checks for signing.
• Manage discount vendors and ensure discounts are taken.
• Assist with month-end close and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Cross-train in Accounts Receivable for backup coverage.

Skills

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

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

• 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, as well as a bonus plan and opportunity for employee stock ownership.

$70,000 - $70,000 a year

$70,000 annually plus bonus