Accounts Payable/General Ledger Accountant

Phoenix Processor LP manages an at sea fish processing vessel. Established in 1988, we have a reputation for producing top quality fish products sold in the domestic and international market.

We are seeking an on-site AP/GL Specialist to support the Controller with day-to-day accounting operations. This is a fast-paced accounting environment where accuracy, follow-through, and strong communication matter. This position will have the opportunity to build practical experience in accounts payable, general ledger accounting, intercompany activity, operational support, and accounting processes connected to a unique maritime and seafood business.

Responsibilities to include:

• Accounts Payable & Expense Accounting — 70%
• • Own the AP lifecycle, including invoice processing, coding, approval follow-up, payment preparation, vendor records, and vendor statement reconciliation.
  • Process and post payments, respond to vendor inquiries, and research invoice, coding, or payment discrepancies, escalating unusual items to the Controller.
  • Follow up on missing receipts, approvals, supporting documentation, and coding questions.
  • Support credit card coding, imports, documentation, and reconciliation.
• General Ledger & Month-End Support — 25%
• • Prepare bank and credit card reconciliations and journal entries for Controller review.
  • Assist with accruals, reclassifications, recurring entries, prepaid expenses, and assigned account support schedules.
  • Support intercompany tracking between related entities and maintain organized accounting documentation.
  • Assist with month-end and year-end close activities
• Other Duties — 5%
• • Provide accounts receivable backup and assist with other accounting tasks as needed.
  • Communicate questions, missing information, and unusual activity clearly and timely; assist with process improvement and documentation.

Requirements

Requirements:

• 3 to 4 years of accounting operations experience with increasing responsibilities
• Strong accounts payable experience
• Experience preparing credit card reconciliations and bank reconciliation experience strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of debits, credits, general ledger coding, and journal entries
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, data formatting, and ledger exports
• Strong accuracy, organization and documentation skills
• Communication and follow-through is a must

Preferred:

• Associate degree or bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
• Sage Intacct experience is a major plus; NetSuite, Miicrosoft Dynamics, Oracle, or similar mid-market ERP experience also helpful
• Familiarity with fixed assets, prepaids, accruals, reclassifications, accounts receivable, cash receipts, and intercompany activity helpful.
• Experience in seafood, maritime, manufacturing, construction, logistics, or similar industries

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits plan including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401K with match, company provided life insurance, paid time off, and paid parking.

Starting Pay Range - $60K-80K based on experience and qualifications