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We are looking for a highly detailed and proactive Accounting & Purchase Order Specialist to serve as the vital bridge between our procurement and finance teams. In this role, you won't just be crunching numbers-you will be the financial backbone of our Manufacturing, Goods, and Freight (MGF) operations, ensuring accurate coding, seamless PO matching, and timely reconciliations that keep our business moving forward.

Responsibilities:
Purchase Order Management

Own the Process: Issue, track, and manage Purchase Orders (POs) for raw materials, inventory, equipment, and freight services.

The Perfect Match: Perform precise three-way matching (PO, Receiving Slip, Vendor Invoice) to guarantee pricing, quantities, and terms align perfectly.

Problem Solve: Collaborate across procurement, warehouse, and logistics teams to proactively resolve discrepancies or delivery delays.

MGF & Inventory Accounting

Keep It Coded: Review and accurately code Manufacturing, Goods, and Freight (MGF) invoices to the appropriate general ledger (GL) accounts.

Master the Freight: Reconcile monthly freight and shipping invoices against specific order logs.

Track the Value: Keep a close eye on landed costs and assist in month-end inventory valuation and Cost of Goods Sold (COGS) reconciliations.

Accounts Payable & Financial Operations

Process Payments: Accurately process vendor invoices and execute weekly payment runs (ACH, Check, Wire).

Manage Relationships: Maintain impeccable vendor records and W-9s, while providing professional, top-tier support for supplier inquiries.

Close It Out: Assist with month-end closing activities, including accrued expense entries for open POs.

Working hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Skills:
Tech & Systems Savvy: Hands-on experience navigating modern ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, QuickBooks Enterprise, SAP, or Microsoft Dynamics 365) is a major plus!

Education:
Associate

Experience:
1-4 years

Qualifications:
Education & Experience: An Associate or Bachelor?s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration (or equivalent real-world experience).

Proven Track Record: 2?4 years of solid experience in Accounts Payable (AP), procurement accounting, or general bookkeeping.

Excel Wizardry: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel?VLOOKUPs and Pivot Tables should be your love language.

Industry Know-How: A solid, fundamental grasp of three-way matching, freight/logistics billing, and inventory accounting.


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Spherion has helped thousands of people just like you find work happiness! Our experienced staff will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temp-to-perm or direct hire opportunities, no one works harder for you than Spherion.

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At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact Callcenter@spherion.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).