Job Description
Job Description
Sinclair Systems International, LLC is the label supplier to the citrus, apple, stone fruit, avocado and greenhouse tomato packer/shippers of the world. We offer our customers a complete labeling solution that consists of custom food-safe produce labels, innovative machine application systems and specialized expert technical service. Our market leadership relies on motivated team members that are committed to customer satisfaction, are results oriented and strive for excellence.
We are currently looking to fill an Accounting Clerk position that will be based in Fresno, California.
Benefits At Sinclair: We offer our full-time employees flexible time off (FTO), paid sick leave, ten paid holidays, medical, dental, and vision benefits, flexible spending accounts, dependent care reimbursement accounts, 401K and profit sharing!
Accounting Clerk
Direct Reports: None
Key contacts: Vendors, Purchasing, Engineering and R&D, Shipping & Receiving, Service team, Finance Team, Accounting Supervisor, Finance Controller, General Manager, CFO, Plant Managers, Other SSI Employees
Key Performance Indicators
•Maintain payments within agreed period by vendor, taking early payment discounts, as cash flow allows
•Assist with monthly close of AP by 4th day of month end closing.
Key Accountabilities
•Responsible for various accounting and clerical tasks related to the maintenance and processing of accounts payable transactions.
•Look after every detail and record of the payments that are due to be made to vendors/creditors.
•Review invoices, check requests, and expense reports, and statements.
•Sorts and matches invoices and payments.
•Maintain vendor accounts in an up-to-date, current, status.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
•Invoice & Voucher Processing: Perform accurate, high-volume data entry to review, code, and process invoices/vouchers (vendor, employee, and company expenditures) for timely payment.
•Vendor Master Data & Reconciliation: Maintain vendor master data and files (setup/updates, credit applications, and archiving/data storage) and reconcile vendor statements to the accounts payable ledger; prepare account analyses as needed.
•Payment Execution: Prepare and execute vendor payments, including check runs/batches through JD Edwards and wire payments/bank transfers; monitor and follow up on outstanding/uncashed checks.
•Vendor Relations & Issue Resolution: Provide customer-service-oriented support as a point of contact for vendors to resolve issues, manage outstanding balances, and negotiate extended terms when cash is restricted.
•Reporting & Month-End Close: Prepare accounts payable reports, support monthly accounts payable and general ledger close activities, and assist with intercompany billing as needed.
•Compliance & Tax: Support compliance-related processing, including annual 1099 reporting and as needed sales & use tax (S&U) filings and payments.
•Employee Reimbursements & Internal Support: Process employee reimbursable expense payments and maintain positive, productive relationships with internal partners and vendors.
•Process Improvement & Systems: Continuously identify opportunities for process improvements/efficiencies, maintain proficiency with Sinclair’s software and technology, and support cross-training/backup coverage (including the ability to cross-train into Accounts Receivable).
•Special Projects & Other Duties: Assist with special projects, as necessary; other duties may be assigned.
Supervisory Responsibilities
None
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and /or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Sinclair Systems International - Person Specification
JOB TITLE: Accounts Payable Specialist
Essential Desirable
Qualifications
•High School Diploma or general education degree (GED) Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance
Experience
•3+ years of related work experience 5+ years of related work experience
Use tax experience
Understanding of GAAP
Skills
•Computer literacy w/databases and MS Office Intermediate Excel Experience
•Adaptable to various accounting software packages/ERP systems JD Edwards experience
Intermediate Excel experience
Personal Attributes
•Good time management skills
•Excellent attention to detail
•Team player with internal and external partners
•Excellent organizational and communication skills
•Problem solving and analytical skills
•Self-motivated, independent, assertive, energetic, flexible