Accounts Payable Clerk
Mendocino Forest Products (MFP) Company is looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Clerk to join our Finance team at our Corporate Headquarters in Calpella, CA. This position is onsite and requires regular, physical attendance. Successful candidates must be able to work in person, interact directly with co-workers and team members, and fully participate in collaborative, in-office activities. Remote or hybrid work is not available for this role.
This is a non-exempt position at an hourly rate of $26.00 and offers full benefits : Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K matching and Life Insurance.
In aggregate, the Mendocino Companies own nearly 450,000 acres of Forest Stewardship Council (FSC C031337) certificated redwood and Douglas-fir timberland, constitute the largest waterborne wood treater in the Western USA, and is the largest producer of redwood lumber in the world. Collectively providing 950 employees and their families with excellent wages and benefits in communities throughout the Western USA. Additionally, the Mendocino Companies own and operate a 25-megaWatt biomass cogeneration power plant and wood pellet plant.
Responsibilities
The primary focus of the successful candidate will be to calculate, post business transactions, process invoices, verify financial data for use in maintaining accounts payable records and maintain vendor files.
- Timely code invoices to the proper general ledger account and ensure proper approvals
- Enter, research and code invoices
- Work with automatic payment contracts, electronic fund payments, and system and manual check runs
- Positive pay validation; research and resolution for exceptions
- Check voids / stop payments
- Review of vendor address data
- Verify local tax rates
- Communicate accounts payable calendar
- Accounts payable month end close
- Update / maintain accounts payable procedures
- Accounts Payable inbox monitoring, printing, and sorting of invoices
- Filing and electronic data storage
- Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
High School diploma or general education degree (GED).Minimum two years related experience and / or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.A strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office specifically Excel, Word, and Outlook.Basic understanding and knowledge in MS Dynamics (Great Plains) or other ERP systems.Ability to read and interpret documents (safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals, etc.).Ability to add, subtract, divide, and multiply in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.Physical Demands and Work Environment :
While performing the duties and responsibilities of this job, the employee is occasionally required to, sit; stand; walk; stoop or kneel, crouch or crawl; use hands.The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and communicate.The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 25 pounds.Specific vision abilities required by this position include close, distance, color, and ability to adjust focus.Noise levels can be moderate to loud when outside of the office areas.Safety Glasses, reflective vests and safety shoes are required outside of the office areas.COMPETENCIES
Problem Solving
Identifies and resolves problems in a timely mannerGathers and analyzes information skillfullyDevelops alternative solutionsWorks well in group problem solving situationsUses reason even when dealing with emotional topicsOral & Written Communication
Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situationsListens and requests clarificationResponds well to questionsDemonstrates group presentation skillsParticipates in meetingsWrites clearly and informativelyEdits work for spelling and grammarVaries writing style to meet needsPresents numerical data effectivelyAble to read and interpret written informationProfessionalism
Reacts well under pressureTreats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or positionAccepts responsibility for own actionsPlanning & Organizing
Prioritizes and plans work activitiesUses time efficientlyPlans for additional resourcesSets goals and objectivesDevelops realistic action plansEthics & Organizational Support
Works with integrity and ethicallyFollows established policies and proceduresCompletes administrative tasks correctly and on timeSupports organizational goals and valuesRespects diversityEqual Opportunity Employer, Valuing Diversity of our Workforce and Offering a Drug Free Workplace