Southworth International Group, Inc. (SIGI) has an immediate opening for an Accounts Payable Specialist. This role is based at our Falmouth, ME location.

SIGI is the world’s largest manufacturer of ergonomic material handling equipment for vertical lifting and work positioning. Our products are designed to improve worker productivity while reducing the potential for worker injuries. Anywhere that workers are lifting and positioning items, handling pallets, working with parts in containers or transporting loads in a factory or warehouse, SIGI has a product to make the job faster, safer, and easier.

Why work for SIGI? Because we understand that our success is a direct result of the efforts of our talented and dedicated employees. We are committed to offering job opportunities that are financially, intellectually, emotionally, and socially rewarding. We strive to provide a clean and collaborative work environment with a focus on continuous improvement. We are an established and growing company and take great pride in the products we make. You will find our culture to be respectful and inclusive, and team-oriented, where you can have a direct impact on our success. Here at SIGI, you will find career development and promotional opportunities, along with job security and transparent communication about the company’s performance.

We offer a great total compensation package including competitive base salary and affordable benefits like health, dental, vision, and life insurance. In addition, we offer retirement plans (401K with matching), paid time off for vacation, sick, maternity/paternity leave, holidays, and community service/volunteer time. We also offer on-the-job training for skills development, and tuition and technical certification reimbursement. We contribute to sustainability initiatives and community involvement and contribute to the local economy and global supply chain.

The Accounts Payable Specialist processes invoices, reconciles vendor statements, and maintains precise records of transactions. This role supports the financial health of the organization by ensuring timely and accurate payments, resolving discrepancies, and collaborating with internal departments and external vendors.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Process check requests and expense reports on a regular basis
• Accurately review, code, and process vendor invoices
• Perform monthly reconciliations
• Maintain many vendor accounts while staying in compliance with company policies and procedures
• Perform data entry associated with accounts payable
• Review and reconcile invoice discrepancies
• Audit and process credit card bills
• Address and respond to vendor inquiries

Qualifications:

• High school diploma; Associate degree in accounting preferred
• 1-3 years’ experience with accounts payable or general accounting
• Proficient Microsoft Office knowledge and skills
• Proven time management and organizational skills
• Knowledge of basic accounting principles
• High degree of attention to detail
• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks

Personal Characteristics

• Demonstrated interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and communicate succinctly and professionally
• Ability to work independently and take appropriate initiative under minimal supervision
• Strong critical thinking skills
• Optimistic with a can-do attitude and the ability to work well in a fast-paced and changing environment
• Works well under pressure

We’re an Equal Opportunity Employer: You’ll receive consideration for employment without regard to race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status or disability.?

We’re only hiring those authorized to work in the United States. We do not currently sponsor immigration visas.?

SIGI does not accept unsolicited resumes from search firms or employment agencies. Any unsolicited resume will become the property of SIGI.?