American Packaging Corporation · 6 days ago
Accounts Payable Specialist
Rochester, NY
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$50K/yr - $75K/yr
2+ years expAmerican Packaging Corporation (APC) is a leading flexible packaging converter in North America. The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for managing the accounts payable function, including approving vendor invoices for payment and processing payments efficiently.
ManufacturingPackaging ServicesPrintingSupply Chain Management
Responsibilities
Process incoming invoices by performing three-way match and obtaining proper approvals
Review purchase orders and received items in the PO system and ensure items are received properly and coded to the correct general ledger account
Communicate with other teams and locations regularly for outstanding items
Match and audit all non-purchase order invoices
Review invoices for proper treatment of sales and use tax
Accurately enter vendor invoices for payment and review entries for completeness and accuracy
Request and/or generate payments weekly (check, ACH, and wire)
Address and investigate all vendor inquiries, Request and review vendor statements regularly
Perform month end closing activities (cutoff, accrual, and reconciliation)
Prepare sales and use tax return, as required by states of operation
Prepare manufacturing exemption certificates
Maintain vendor records by requesting updated information and verifying information provided
Cross train to assist and backup other areas of accounting
Assist with annual audit procedures and requests
Support department projects by completing research and gathering documents
Maintain detailed and up-to-date documentation of department procedures
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field from four-year college or university; or Associate degree in accounting or related field plus 2 years of experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization
Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry
Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
Reliability: at work every day on time
Accuracy: uncompromised
Communication Skills: technical information, internal/external customers, all levels of employees
Conflict Resolution
Attention to Details
Independence
Manage multiple projects, priorities, and deadlines
Organizational skills
Professionalism/professional demeanor
Team: work as a member with all employees
Proficiency in MS Office products including Excel
Benefits
Competitive salaries
Excellent benefits
401(k) plans
Tuition reimbursement programs
Company
American Packaging Corporation
American Packaging Corporation is a packaging company that offers custom packaging solutions for companies.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
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Peter Schottland
CEO/Co-Chairman of American Packaging Corp.
Recent News
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2025-10-09
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