Accounts Payable & Invoicing Clerk

TalentNest On Demand

Colonie, NY

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Billing, Bookkeeping, Calendar Management, Code Reviews, Communication Skills, Conference Management, Credit Processing, Data Entry, Delivery Driving, Detail Oriented, Documentation, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), External Audit, Finance, Food Production, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), High School Diploma, Internal Audit, Inventory Management, Lighting Control Console, Logistics, Mail Processing, Microsoft Excel, Multitasking, Operational Expenditure (OPEX), Organizational Skills, Pricing, Production Systems, Purchase Orders, Purchasing/Procurement, Reconciliation, Record Keeping, Returns Processing, Sales, Shipping/Receiving, Team Player, Telephone Skills, Time Management, Warehousing
LOCATION
Colonie, NY
POSTED
Today

Accounts Payable & Invoicing Clerk 

We're looking for a detail-oriented Accounts Payable & Invoicing Clerk to join our finance team and help keep our operations running smoothly, with some light front-desk responsibilities as part of the role.

Position Summary

The Accounts Payable & Invoicing Clerk is responsible for processing vendor invoices, generating customer invoices, and maintaining accurate financial records related to payables and billing. This role also serves as a friendly first point of contact for visitors and callers, providing light reception support as needed.

Key Responsibilities

Accounts Payable

  • Review, code, and process vendor invoices for raw materials, packaging, ingredients, and operational expenses
  • Match invoices to purchase orders and receiving documents (3-way match)
  • Verify pricing, quantities, and terms against contracts/agreements
  • Prepare and process bi-weekly check runs
  • Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies or billing disputes
  • Maintain organized, audit-ready AP files (digital and/or paper)
  • Respond to vendor inquiries regarding payment status
  • Assist with month-end accruals and AP aging reports

Invoicing / Accounts Receivable Support

  • Generate and issue accurate customer invoices based on shipping/delivery records
  • Ensure invoices reflect correct pricing, quantities, lot numbers, and terms
  • Track and follow up on outstanding invoices as needed
  • Coordinate with sales, warehouse, and logistics teams to resolve invoicing discrepancies
  • Support credit memo processing and returns documentation

General Accounting Support

  • Assist with data entry into accounting/ERP system (Sage Intacct)
  • Support internal and external audits by pulling documentation as requested
  • Maintain accurate filing of contracts, invoices, and related correspondence
  • Assist with other administrative accounting tasks as assigned

Light Reception Duties

  • Greet visitors, vendors, and delivery drivers in a professional and welcoming manner
  • Answer and direct incoming phone calls
  • Manage incoming/outgoing mail and packages
  • Maintain a tidy and organized front office/reception area
  • Schedule conference room bookings and assist with basic office supply ordering

Qualifications

Required

  • High school diploma or equivalent; Associate's degree in Accounting, Business, or related field preferred
  • 1–3 years of accounts payable, bookkeeping, or invoicing experience (food manufacturing or industrial environment a plus)
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting/ERP software
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy in data entry
  • Excellent organizational and time-management skills
  • Professional, courteous phone and in-person communication skills

Preferred

  • Experience with food industry compliance requirements (lot tracking, FIFO, traceability documentation)
  • Familiarity with purchase order and inventory management systems
  • Basic understanding of GAAP and general bookkeeping principles

Skills & Attributes

  • Highly organized with strong multitasking ability
  • Comfortable balancing back-office accounting work with front-desk responsibilities
  • Trustworthy with confidential financial and vendor information
  • Team player who works well across departments (purchasing, sales, warehouse)
  • Calm, friendly demeanor under time pressure (e.g., during invoice deadlines or busy front-desk periods)

Work Environment

This role is based primarily in an office setting within a food manufacturing facility. Occasional exposure to production floor environments may occur (proper PPE provided). Standard business hours, Monday–Friday, [7:30 AM–4:00 PM].

 

Compensation:

$60,000

Benefits:

  • Health
  • Simple IRA with 3% match
  • PTO, etc.

 

If you are looking for an opportunity where your work truly makes a difference and you can grow alongside a successful and expanding organization, we encourage you to apply today!

 

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