Accounts Payable Clerk

Mendocino Forest Products (MFP) Company is looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Clerkto join our Finance team at our Corporate Headquarters in Calpella, CA. This position is onsite and requires regular, physical attendance. Successful candidates must be able to work in person, interact directly with co-workers and team members, and fully participate in collaborative, in-office activities. Remote or hybrid work is not available for this role.This is a non-exempt position at an hourly rate of $27.00and offers full benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401K matching and Life Insurance.The Mendocino Companies (Mendocino Forest Products Company, Mendocino Redwood Company, Humboldt Redwood Company, Humboldt Sawmill Company, and Allweather Wood) own nearly 450,000 acres of Forest Stewardship Council® (FSC® C031337) certificated redwood and Douglas-fir timberland, constitute the largest waterborne wood treater in the Western USA, and is the largest producer of redwood lumber in the world. Collectively providing 950 employees and their families with excellent wages and benefits in communities throughout the Western USA. Additionally, the Mendocino Companies own and operate a 25-megaWatt biomass cogeneration power plant and wood pellet plant.The primary focus of the successful candidate will be to Calculate, post business transactions, processes invoices, verify financial data for use in maintaining accounts payable records and maintain vendor files.Key Responsibilities:To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Timely code invoices to the proper general ledger account and ensure proper approvalsEnter, Research and code invoicesWork with automatic payment contracts, electronic fund payments, and system and manual check runsPositive pay validation; research and resolution for exceptionsCheck voids/stop paymentsReview of vendor address dataVerify local tax ratesCommunicate accounts payable calendarAccounts payable month end closeUpdate/maintain accounts payable proceduresAccounts Payable inbox monitoring, printing, and sorting of invoicesFiling and electronic data storageOther duties as assignedHigh School diploma or general education degree (GED).Minimum two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. A strong working knowledge of Microsoft Office specifically Excel, Word, and Outlook. Basic understanding and knowledge in MS Dynamics (Great Plains) or other ERP systems.Ability to read and interpret documents (safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals, etc.).Ability to add, subtract, divide, and multiply in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.Physical Demands and Work Environment:The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to support individuals with disabilities.While performing the duties and responsibilities of this job, the employee is occasionally required to, sit; stand; walk; stoop or kneel, crouch or crawl; use hands. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and communicate. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close, distance, color, and ability to adjust focus.Noise levels can be moderate to loud when outside of the office areas. Safety Glasses, reflective vests and safety shoes are required outside of the office areas. COMPETENCIES To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:Problem SolvingIdentifies and resolves problems in a timely mannerGathers and analyzes information skillfullyDevelops alternative solutionsWorks well in group problem solving situationsUses reason even when dealing with emotional topicsOral & Written CommunicationSpeaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situationsListens and requests clarificationResponds well to questionsDemonstrates group presentation skillsParticipates in meetingsWrites clearly and informativelyEdits work for spelling and grammarVaries writing style to meet needsPresents numerical data effectivelyAble to read and interpret written informationProfessionalismReacts well under pressureTreats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or positionAccepts responsibility for own actionsPlanning & OrganizingPrioritizes and plans work activitiesUses time efficientlyPlans for additional resourcesSets goals and objectivesDevelops realistic action plansEthics & Organizational Support -Works with integrity and ethicallyFollows established policies and procedures Completes administrative tasks correctly and on timeSupports organizational goals and valuesRespects diversityWe are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination and harassment based on any, or a combination of, the following characteristics: race (including hair texture and styles), color, caste, religion, religious creed (including religious dress and grooming practices), national origin, ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition (including cancer and genetic conditions), genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, reproductive health decision-making, age (40 years and over), sexual orientation, veteran or military status, domestic violence victim status, political affiliation, and any other characteristic protected by state or federal anti-discrimination law covering employment.

Created: 2026-02-25