Columbia Forest Products

Accounting Clerk

Columbia Forest Products  •  Virginia (Onsite)  •  2 months ago
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Job Description

The Accounting Clerk serves as the primary connection between the accounting department and internal or external stakeholders. This role ensures accurate communication, timely exchange of financial information, and smooth coordination of accounting workflows. The Accounting Liaison provides support in resolving inquiries, improving processes, and maintaining compliance with organizational policies and financial regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Communication & Coordination: Serve as the central point of contact between accounting and other departments, vendors, clients, and external partners. Translate financial requirements, timelines, and processes into clear guidance for non‑financial stakeholders. Coordinate the flow of information necessary for month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end close activities.
  • Issue Resolution: Research and resolve billing discrepancies, payment issues, and account variances. Work with internal teams to troubleshoot data inconsistencies, missing documentation, or process delays. Escalate complex issues to senior accounting staff with clear documentation.
  • Financial Support & Processing: Assist with invoice processing, purchase order follow‑up, expense reconciliation, and payment tracking. Verify accuracy of financial submissions received from operational teams prior to posting or approvals. Help maintain accurate records in accounting systems and support audit readiness.
  • Reporting & Documentation: Prepare and distribute routine financial reports, summaries, and status updates to cross‑functional teams. Document processes, maintain departmental communication logs, and update SOPs as needed. Ensure compliance with organizational policies and regulatory guidelines.
  • Relationship Management: Cultivate strong working relationships with internal clients and external partners. Provide timely, professional customer service to stakeholders requiring accounting support. Promote collaboration and understanding of accounting best practices throughout the organization.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • 2+ years of experience in accounting support, accounts payable/receivable, or financial coordination
  • Strong communication, problem‑solving, and customer‑service skills
  • Proficient in QuickBooks, Microsoft Excel, Outlook and Teams knowledge preferred
  • High attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
Columbia Forest Products

About Columbia Forest Products

Founded in 1957, Columbia Forest Products is North America's premier manufacturer of hardwood plywood and hardwood veneer products. Columbia's decorative interior veneers and panels are used in cabinetry, fine furniture, architectural millwork and commercial fixtures.

Employee-owned and headquartered in Greensboro, North Carolina, Columbia Forest Products operates plants throughout the United States and Canada, with an operational network that spans the globe.

Columbia's products are sold through a network of wholesale distributors, mass merchandisers and original equipment manufacturers from three distinct business units: plywood, veneer and imports.

At the end of 2006 Columbia has converted all of its standard hardwood plywood production to produce formaldehyde-free panels called PureBond®.

Industry
Manufacturing & Production
Company Size
501-1,000 employees
Headquarters
Greensboro, North Carolina
Year Founded
1957
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