Accounts Payable Specialist

Why Consider This Opportunity as an Accounts Payable Specialist?

• Join a stable, growing organization with opportunities for career advancement
• Collaborative team environment with strong leadership and mentorship
• Opportunity to make an immediate impact by improving AP processes and efficiencies
• Work alongside accounting and finance professionals in a fast-paced environment

Key Responsibilities of the Accounts Payable Specialist:

• Process high-volume vendor invoices accurately and efficiently
• Match invoices to purchase orders and receiving documentation (2-way and 3-way matching)
• Review invoices for coding accuracy and obtain appropriate approvals
• Prepare and process weekly check runs, ACH payments, and wire transfers
• Reconcile vendor statements and investigate invoice discrepancies
• Communicate with vendors to resolve payment inquiries and maintain strong relationships
• Monitor AP aging and ensure timely payment of invoices
• Assist with month-end close by preparing AP accruals and reconciliations
• Collaborate with internal departments regarding purchasing, receiving, and invoice approvals

Qualifications of the Accounts Payable Specialist:

• 2+ years of full-cycle accounts payable experience. High-volume invoice processing experience required.
• Strong understanding of AP best practices and internal controls
• Experience with ERP/accounting systems such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, JD Edwards, Sage, or similar
• Intermediate Microsoft Excel skills (VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, sorting, filtering)