Accounts Payable Clerk

Description

Company Overview:

Perimeter Solutions is a premier global solutions provider, producing high-quality lubricant additives and firefighting chemicals. We develop products that impact critically important issues of life – issues where there often is no room for error and the job doesn’t offer second chances. 

At Perimeter, we characterize the solutions we develop as ‘Solutions that Save’ – because it helps underscore what we are trying to accomplish for our customers, and the world at large, across all our business segments.  

General Description Summary

The Accounts Payable Clerk is responsible for processing vendor invoices with a high level of accuracy and efficiency. This role primarily handles invoices related to freight, raw materials, equipment, and operational supplies. The position requires experience with both three-way and two-way match processes and the ability to apply established accounting guidelines to accurate general ledger coding.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include (not in any priority):

• Monitor systems for inbound vendor invoices and ensure timely processing
• Process high-volume vendor invoices in Oracle NetSuite
• Perform three-way match for purchase order-based transactions, including verification of PO, receipt, and invoice
• Perform two-way match for applicable transactions
• Review and assign accurate G/L coding using critical thinking and established accounting guidelines
• Research and resolve invoice discrepancies in a timely manner
• Communicate with internal managers to obtain approvals, clarify coding, and resolve questions
• Maintain accurate vendor records and documentation
• Ensure compliance with company policies, internal controls, and applicable accounting standards
• Provide additional accounting support tasks as assigned

Requirements

Required Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• 2+ years of accounts payable experience
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Strong critical thinking and problem-solving abilities
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment

Preferred Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Experience using ERP systems, Oracle NetSuite
• Strong understanding of general ledger coding principles and familiarity with U.S. GAAP
• Experience in manufacturing or logistics environments

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this role. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these functions.

• Prolonged periods of sitting or standing, particularly during data analysis and computer-based work.
• Frequent visual focus on computer screens, spreadsheets, and technical documents.
• Occasional walking through manufacturing and production areas, requiring the use of company-provided personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Potential exposure to moderate factory noise levels and airborne particles.
• Adherence to site safety policies and completion of required safety training

Benefits:

Perimeter Solutions offers a variety of health and wellbeing benefit programs. Benefit options include medical, dental, vision, Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending Accounts, retirement savings plan, sickness and accident benefits, life insurance, paid vacation & holidays among others.