Job Description

Job Location: York - York, PA 17402
Position Type: Full Time
Salary Range: $18.00
Job Shift: Day
Job Category: AccountingYork Container is an industry leader in the manufacture of performance-based brown box, multi-color display-ready and e-commerce corrugated packaging to some of the most well-known names in the consumer products in the  world.  We are in search of highly-motivated, self-driven ACCOUNTING ASSISTANT - ACCOUNTS PAYABLE to join our successful teams!
- HEALTHCARE BENEFITS START AT 30 DAYS (Vision free for employees)!
- PTO/PSTO ACCRUAL UPON HIRE DATE
- PROFIT SHARING & GAIN SHARING OPPORTUNITIES
- COMPANY-PAID BENEFITS SUCH AS BASIC LIFE AND
- SHORT TERM DISABILITY
- 401K
- EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE
Job

Summary:
Included but not limited to reviewing all vendor invoices for appropriate approval prior to payment, code and enter invoices into ERP system, manage company purchasing card program, process  electronic and manual payments to appropriate vendors, upload 401(k) data to Fidelity, manage sales & use tax, and prepare journal entries.
Essential Job Functions:
Daily review and processing of invoices
- Review of items charged to the various company credit cards, matching with receipts, and preparing a journal entry each accounting period
- Payment of invoices by check, credit card, or electronic ACH
- Weekly upload of 401(k) data to Fidelity along with payment
- Manage sales taxability of all purchases
- File monthly sales & use tax report to state of PA
- Maintain various spreadsheets as required
- Maintain vendor files and 1099 maintenance
- Assist with distribution of periodic interim financial statements
Other Functions:
- Cross train on other accounting positions and assist with covering these duties when others in the accounting dept. are out.
In addition to the functions listed above, the employee is expected to: exercise honesty, integrity and respect with all clients and co-workers, maintain a professional appearance and demeanor, demonstrate a positive attitude, communicate effectively with co-workers and clients, work with accuracy, efficiency, and attention to detail, maintain good attendance by working when and where directed, work safely in compliance with all safety policies, respect the work environment and keep it as neat and clean as possible, and exercise initiative to learn new skills and tasks and to help co-workers when possible.  The employee is also expected to perform such other duties and functions as required and assigned from time to time.

Qualifications
- High School Diploma/GED
- Two plus years of accounts payable in manufacturing
- ERP experience preferred
- Strong computer skills, including using Microsoft Office (specifically Word, Excel, and Outlook)
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to multitask
- Must be able to maintain confidentiality
- Possess basic math skills
Machines/Tools/Equipment:
Computer, copiers, printers, fax machine, etc.
Safety:
Employees are expected to follow all facility safety guidelines that include adhering to GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices) and Food Safety as outlined during their training.
Working Conditions:
Primarily a controlled office environment. May require small amounts of time in the manufacturing area requiring personal protective equipment.