Accounts Payable Specialist

Why Consider This Opportunity as an Accounts Payable Specialist?

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

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

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