Company Information: Palmer International is a privately held specialty chemical manufacturer founded in 1946 and headquartered in Skippack, Pennsylvania. The company is the world’s oldest manufacturer of cashew nutshell liquid (CNSL) derivatives under continuous family ownership. Palmer operates a fully integrated ISO-9001 certified manufacturing facility and serves global OEM customers in friction materials, specialty chemicals, and engineered materials markets.
Palmer maintains international operations including subsidiaries in Europe and Japan, as well as warehousing and banking relationships in the Netherlands.
Job Summary: We are seeking a detail-oriented and organized Accounting Clerk to join our Finance team. This position will be responsible for managing the day-to-day Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions while supporting the overall accounting operations. The ideal candidate will have accounting knowledge, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Job Responsibilities include:
Accounts Payable
· Process vendor invoices accurately and timely
· Verify invoices against purchase orders and receiving documentation
· Maintain vendor records and resolve invoice discrepancies
· Prepare weekly and monthly payment runs
· Create payment batches and transmit payment files through the banking platform
· Process ACH, wire transfers, and check payments
· Reconcile vendor statements and investigate outstanding balances
· Respond to vendor inquiries regarding payments and account status
Accounts Receivable
· Generate and post customer invoices
· Record customer payments
· Monitor customer accounts and aging reports
· Follow up on overdue invoices and collections
· Resolve customer billing discrepancies
· Prepare AR reports for management
General Accounting
· Prepare and post journal entries
· Perform monthly bank reconciliations
· Maintain accurate accounting records and supporting documentation
· Ensure compliance with company accounting policies and internal controls
· Maintain organized electronic and physical accounting files
· Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and efficiencies
Qualifications:
· Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
· Minimum of 3 years of experience in Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, or general accounting
· Strong understanding of accounting principles and financial processes
· Experience with ERP systems (Sage X3 experience is a plus)
· Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel
· Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
· Strong organizational and time-management skills
· Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines
· Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team
Preferred Qualifications:
· Experience with electronic payment processing and online banking platforms
· Knowledge of month-end close procedures
· Experience with cash forecasting and reconciliation
· Familiarity with purchase order and three-way match processes
Pay: $24.00 - $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
