Accounts Payable and Receivable Specialist

Why Great NorthernEstablished in 1962, Great Northern is a local, privately owned paper-based packaging manufacturer with a long history of providing secure, stable, and meaningful positions. You will experience a collaborative team-first, safe, clean, enjoyable, and predictable workplace where team members support and care for one another.Our team members produce sustainable and eco-friendly products that are supplied to national brands that impact people's day-to-day lives.Great Northern is committed to making a difference in the lives of our team members, customers, and the communities in which we live and work. Many of our team members were referred by their friends and families who are already a part of the Great Northern team.Position SummaryThe Accounts Payable and Receivable Specialist will code accounts payable invoices, check for accuracy regarding quantities, freight, and sales tax, and prepare monthly accrual journal entries. They will post and update daily cash receipts, submit credit information to our customers' potential vendors and work with the Controller to research new customer accounts by gathering information on credit references to establish lines of credit and monitor customer accounts and terms. This person will also be a backup for billing which will include preparing and processing customer invoices, entering new customer accounts in our ERP system and ensuring all new customer paperwork is complete and shared with the Controller.The Benefits of Great Northern• Competitive 401K with company match and a historically generous profit-sharing retirement savings contribution• Paid vacation during your first year of employment• 10 paid holidays/year• Medical plan options are available to provide flexibility in choosing the one that best suits your individual and family needs• Dental and vision insurance available• Company provided life insurance• Opportunity to purchase additional life insurance• A near-site clinic is provided to team members and their families, free of charge• An on-site nurse is available for team members• Opportunities to advance your career and compensation level• Health/fitness reimbursementExpectationTo be successful your teammates will depend on you to have pride in your work, be on time, work safely, work effectively with others, be optimistic, take ownership of your responsibilities, and look for continuous improvement opportunities.Link to Recruiting websiteNorthern is an equal opportunity at will employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of age, race, religion, color, disability, sex, sexual orientation or national origin.

Created: 2025-01-14