Accounts Payable Clerk

Job DescriptionAlbany International Corp. is a global advanced textiles and materials processing company. The products and technologies help make paper smoother, tissue softer, and aircraft engines and structures lighter. The company has 2 core businesses, The Machine Clothing (MC) segment -is the world’s leading producer of custom-designed fabrics and belts essential to production in the paper, nonwovens, and other process industries and Engineered Composites (EC) is a rapidly growing supplier of highly engineered composite parts for the aerospace industry.The Accounts Payable Clerk Support position supports finance practices and objectives that drive a high performance culture emphasizing empowerment, quality, productivity and standards, goal attainment, ethics and the recruitment and ongoing development of a superior workforce. Performs AP work under minimal supervision such as, input vouchers in SAP, contact vendors, resolve discrepancies between PO and vendor invoice and assists in various AP areas as needed. Works in team with other AP and travel team members under immediate supervision of US Accounts Payable and travel supervisor.Essential Job FunctionsThe Accounts Payable Clerk Support is responsible for:Meet daily AP metric set by AP SupervisorProcess vendor invoices with accuracyParticipate actively in one on one meeting with supervisor and in team meetingAssist with submitting any vendor address and/or vendor banking updates as neededHold weekly meetings with purchasing or other department to resolve AP issuesReview & resolve with minimal supervision AP issues identified on SAP reportsAddress in a timely manner vendor & employee inquiriesBack up to complete all payment runsIssue check voids and stop paymentsPrint and process 1099'sResponsible for maintenance of AP document with current practices/instructionsOther duties as assigned ShiftDayShift InformationDay ShiftExperience/Education/SkillsRequired Skills: Good verbal and written communication skillsOrganized, with a proven attention to detailAbility to work independentlyTrustworthyTeam player, reliable, positive, pleasant attitude a mustProven understanding of general accounting rules and debits/creditsSolid ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced, heavily automated environment Required Experience: A high school diploma plus a minimum of 2 years of AP experience in an automated environment, 3 to 4 years preferredAssociate degree in accounting a plusIntegrated ERP System (SAP preferred)Basic Debit/Credit Accounting knowledgeMicrosoft suite required, Excel, Word, OfficeKnowledge of multi state use tax application and VAT a plusPHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENTPhysical Demands of the Accounting Clerk PositionWhile performing the responsibilities of the job, the employee is required to talk and hear. The employee is often required to sit and use their hands and fingers, to handle or feel and to manipulate keys on a keyboard. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, reach with arms and hands, climb or balance, and to stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision.Work Environment for the Accounts Payable Clerk Support position The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.SAFETY AND PROCEDURESFollow all publicized safety policies/procedures and JIBS applicable to the job. Attend and participate in all safety training, safety meetings, audits and Behavior Based Safety programs assigned. Report all safety hazards observed. If capable, correct the safety hazard identified. COMPLIANCEReads, understands and is committed to conducting business in accordance to Albany International’s Business Ethics policy, Corporate policies and all site specific policies. All business of the company should, at all times, be conducted ethically, fairly, honestly and with integrity. Why AlbanyOur 9X80 work schedule has work life balance built in with every other Friday OFF! We offer 401k with a generous match up to 5% and profit-sharing contribution. We have competitive Medical, Dental, and Vison benefits.