Accounts Payable/General Ledger Accountant

Phoenix Processor LP manages an at sea fish processing vessel. Established in 1988, we have a reputation for producing top quality fish products sold in the domestic and international market.

We are seeking an on-site AP/GL Specialist to support the Controller with day-to-day accounting operations. This is a fast-paced accounting environment where accuracy, follow-through, and strong communication matter. This position will have the opportunity to build practical experience in accounts payable, general ledger accounting, intercompany activity, operational support, and accounting processes connected to a unique maritime and seafood business.

Responsibilities to include

• Accounts Payable & Expense Accounting — 70%
• Own the AP lifecycle, including invoice processing, coding, approval follow-up, payment preparation, vendor records, and vendor statement reconciliation.
• Process and post payments, respond to vendor inquiries, and research invoice, coding, or payment discrepancies, escalating unusual items to the Controller.
• Follow up on missing receipts, approvals, supporting documentation, and coding questions.
• Support credit card coding, imports, documentation, and reconciliation.
• General Ledger & Month-End Support — 25%
• Prepare bank and credit card reconciliations and journal entries for Controller review.
• Assist with accruals, reclassifications, recurring entries, prepaid expenses, and assigned account support schedules.
• Support intercompany tracking between related entities and maintain organized accounting documentation.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close activities
• Other Duties — 5%
• Provide accounts receivable backup and assist with other accounting tasks as needed.
• Communicate questions, missing information, and unusual activity clearly and timely; assist with process improvement and documentation.

Requirements

• 3 to 4 years of accounting operations experience with increasing responsibilities
• Strong accounts payable experience
• Experience preparing credit card reconciliations and bank reconciliation experience strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of debits, credits, general ledger coding, and journal entries
• Intermediate to advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, data formatting, and ledger exports
• Strong accuracy, organization and documentation skills
• Communication and follow-through is a must

Preferred

• Associate degree or bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
• Sage Intacct experience is a major plus; NetSuite, Miicrosoft Dynamics, Oracle, or similar mid-market ERP experience also helpful
• Familiarity with fixed assets, prepaids, accruals, reclassifications, accounts receivable, cash receipts, and intercompany activity helpful.
• Experience in seafood, maritime, manufacturing, construction, logistics, or similar industries

• Comprehensive benefits plan including medical, dental and vision insurance, 401K with match, company provided life insurance, paid time off, and paid parking.
• Starting Pay Range - $60K-80K based on experience and qualifications