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Accounts Payable | Inventory Clerk February 3, 2026

Located in Starkville, MS

Pay: 22.5

Job Full Description

 


Key Responsibilities

Receiving & Data Entry Accuracy

  • Enter all receiving information into the ERP system after verification by receiving associates.
  • Match purchase orders to vendor packing slips and receiving documents for accuracy.
  • Identify and correct quantity or price discrepancies prior to invoice processing.
  • Maintain clear records of all open purchase orders (POs) and partial receipts.
  • Communicate with the Inventory Receiving Manager and Purchasing regarding shipment or pricing issues.

Invoice Matching & Accounts Payable Preparation

  • Match vendor invoices to purchase orders and receiving documents for full three‑way verification.
  • Review and reconcile discrepancies involving pricing, freight, or quantity prior to payment.
  • Enter all approved invoices into the ERP system for payment processing by the Controller.

Inventory Control & Adjustments

  • Conduct and record regular cycle counts with yard and warehouse personnel.
  • Investigate and reconcile variances between physical counts and ERP records.
  • Enter and approve on‑hand inventory adjustments in the ERP system following management review.
  • Ensure accuracy in all SKU quantities, bin locations, and material descriptions.
  • Track damaged, lost, or returned materials and process the appropriate inventory transactions.

Credit Management

  • Record and process customer credits approved by management.
  • Match credits to their associated invoices.
  • Enter and post all credits into the ERP system promptly.
  • Communicate unusual or large credits with Purchasing and Receiving teams.

System & Documentation Management

  • Maintain organized digital and paper files for all purchasing, receiving, and payable transactions.
  • Support inventory and AP audits by providing detailed transaction records.
  • Ensure all ERP data entries follow standardized naming, numbering, and process conventions.
  • Assist in developing and refining procedures for invoice entry, credit handling, and inventory adjustments.

Cross‑Department Coordination

  • Work closely with Purchasing to ensure timely receipt and documentation of goods.
  • Support Receiving and Warehouse teams by verifying PO and receipt accuracy.
  • Communicate invoice and credit status to the Controller, Purchasing Manager, and vendors.
  • Serve as a key liaison between Accounting and Operations to ensure data integrity across systems.

Skills & Competencies

Technical & System Competencies

  • ERP Proficiency: Experience with Epicor, Eagle, or similar accounting/inventory systems.

Professional Competencies

  • Attention to Detail: Precisely matches invoices, receipts, and POs without error.
  • Accounting Knowledge: Understands AP workflows and general ledger posting concepts.
  • Inventory Control: Skilled in cycle counting, variance reconciliation, and adjustments.
  • Data Integrity: Maintains accurate, complete, and audit‑ready transaction records.
  • Organization: Keeps all documentation structured and accessible.
  • Analytical Skills: Quickly identifies and resolves discrepancies.
  • Communication: Works effectively with Purchasing, Receiving, and the Controller.
  • Time Management: Prioritizes invoice entry, cycle counts, and process deadlines.
  • Integrity & Accountability: Handles financial and inventory information with confidentiality and accuracy.

Shift: Monday - Friday: 8 AM - 5 PM

Location: Columbus 

 

Starkville, MS
2518
301 Academy Road
Suite B
Starkville, MS 39759

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