Accounts Payable Clerk

McKinley Paper’s Wisconsin Mill is seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk to join its team in Combined Locks Wisconsin. 

The Wisconsin Mill is part of McKinley Paper, a division of Bio Pappel.  Bio Pappel is a privately held paper and packaging manufacturer headquartered in Mexico City.  The Wisconsin Mill, which is McKinley’s largest paper mill, produces high quality recycled containerboard, natural kraft packaging, bag, and other types of paper.  We have a rich history of innovation & manufacturing a diverse array of products from our Wisconsin manufacturing facility dating back to 1889.  

The McKinley core values are: Integrity, Competitiveness, Teamwork, Innovation and Sustainability.  Please visit https://mckinleypackaging.com/ or www.biopappel.com to learn more about McKinley.  

This position will require the successful candidate to work in our Combined Locks facility.

The Accounts Payable Clerk’s primary duties and responsibilities include: 

·    Post business transactions, process invoices, verify financial data for use in maintaining Accounts Payable records.

·         Provide other clerical support necessary to pay the obligations of the organization.

·         Maintain meticulous records of outstanding payables.

·         Ensure the accuracy of an organization’s financial documents for payment, auditing and tax purposes.

·         Protect businesses against unintentional overpayment.

·         Practice effective monitoring to ensure payments are made to vendors in a timely manner.

·         Clarify any questionable invoice items, prices or receiving signatures

·         Assemble and review invoices to be completed for payment

·         Maintain copies of vouchers, invoices or correspondence necessary for files

·         Create or generate periodic reports and other records

·         Obtain proper information and/or data regarding invoice payments

·         Check vendor files for any previous payments and assign voucher numbers

·         Prepare vouchers listing invoice number, date, vendor address, item description, amounts and coding per accounting policies and procedures

·         Reconcile bank statements

·         Input daily bookkeeping and record keeping

·         Verify invoices against purchase orders and ensure goods or services were received before issuing payment to vendors

Perform other duties as assigned. 

What you need to be successful:
 Minimum of an Associate’s degree in Accounting or closely related field from an accredited, recognized university or college with 2-4 years of related experience preferred. 

·         Excellent attention to detail, strong analytical, and problem solving skills.

·         Excellent customer service and communication skills, written and verbal.

·         Proficient in MS Word and Excel.

·         SAP (preferred) or other ERP system experience is very helpful.

·         Excellent time management skills and ability to multi-task and prioritize work.

·         Knowledge of office management systems and procedures.

·         Must be a team player who also works well independently.

·         Physical Requirements: Prolonged periods of sitting or standing while working on a computer. Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.  

McKinley Paper is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

Women, minorities and veterans are encouraged to apply.

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