Accounting Clerk

Why Work for Saddle Creek? Saddle Creek Logistics Services succeeds by promoting a diverse, friendly, and respectful teamwork environment. As a vital service provider, we not only make a difference in our community but offer our associates opportunities to enhance their skills, build meaningful careers and end each day with a sense of accomplishment. If you're looking for a family-oriented company that lives by its values and offers competitive pay and benefits, join our team today. Benefits: Weekly pay with skill pay and shift differentials Benefits package including medical, dental, vision and medical reimbursement Medical employee-only premium less than $10/week with wellness discounts HSA with annual employer contribution Weekly 401(k) match Vacation immediately upon hire 8 holidays per calendar year Personal time after 90 days EAP and identity theft protection Tuition reimbursement Company paid life insurance and short term disability Note that if you are viewing this posting on an external job board (such as Indeed, LinkedIn, ZipRecruiter, etc.), unless specifically stated in the posting, the provided salary estimates may not be accurate as they are not provided by Saddle Creek. Our recruiters look forward to speaking with you about your background, skills, and compensation requirements. Requirements and Qualifications 2 or more years' experience in an AR/AP or bookkeeping role Solid understanding of basic accounting principles Proficient in the use of Microsoft Office (in particular Outlook, Word and Excel) Excellent written and verbal communication skills Familiarity with working in databases Previous purchasing or supply chain experience Great organizational and multitasking abilities Excellent attention to detail and strong analytical skills Ability to interact and communicate with individuals at all levels Ability to work with limited to supervision and meet tight deadlines Job Responsibilities Perform various AR/AR activities weekly, including but not limited to reviewing and coding vendor invoices, reviewing GL Details for accuracy, reviewing vendor and customer aging statements, ensuring vendor invoices are paid in a timely manner, prepare customer billing, etc Interact with vendors, daily, for various reasons (examples include but are not limited to: requests for aging statements, disputes of charges or billing inaccuracies, requests for updates of expired vendor paperwork, requests for updates to our account information, etc) Regularly review the Vendor Report and work from Corporate accounting team to ensure all local vendors meet insurance requirements and have current licenses on file Send and obtain necessary paperwork required to have new vendors setup in our system Reconcile and code credit card transactions, obtain copies of receipts and any additional backup documentation, to submit via our accounting systems Oversee the centralized purchasing queue and process purchase orders and/or procure any specialized items that are requested Work with the accounting team to pull data or reports as needed to assist with vendor or customer billing questions Attend Party Committee meetings to help establish recognition programs that will require special purchasing and setup May be required to perform special projects as assigned Preferences Bachelor's degree (preferably in Finance, Accounting, Business or related field) 3 - 5 years' experience in an AR/AP Familiarity with warehousing, purchasing, finance, or supply chain Saddle Creek is an Equal Opportunity employer and an Affirmative Action employer, as required by law. We provide equal employment opportunities to applicants and existing associates and evaluate qualified candidates without regard to race, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, color, religious creed, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, sex (including pregnancy, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), mental or physical disability, medical condition, military and veteran status or any other status or condition protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws, governmental regulations and executive orders. View the EEO poster here. View the E-Verify Posting here. Saddle Creek is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation because of a disability to search and apply for a career opportunity, please send an e-mail to ... and let us know your contact information and the nature of your request. Saddle Creek is in the logistics business. Over the past 50 years, our associates built Saddle Creek into what it is today by treating each other with respect and working together to succeed. Our people make a difference every day to our clients, to our business, and to each other. The growth and success we've experienced requires smart, dedicated people working in a supportive environment. Growing our family since 1966. Will you join us? Learn what our associates are saying about their career experiences at Saddle Creek on the Associates' Stories Blog. Learn more information about all Saddle Creek careers and our culture. Check out our: Hourly Positions Salaried Positions Driver Positions Follow us on: Facebook - @SaddleCreekLogisticsServices LinkedIn - Saddle Creek Logistics Services YouTube - Saddle Creek Logistics Services Twitter - @SaddleCreekLog Instagram - @sclogistics