Staff Accountant - AP

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:

Tasks related to this position may vary and are not limited to those listed below:

• 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.