Accounts Payable Specialist II

Description: Duties and ResponsibilitiesAccounts Payable OperationsProcess vendor invoices accurately and in a timely manner including high-volume and exception-based transactionsPerform three-way matching of purchase orders receipts and invoicesVerify pricing quantities freight and tax to ensure invoice accuracyEnsure proper general ledger coding and compliance with company financial controlsMaintain documentation within the ERP systemVendor Reconciliation & Issue ResolutionPerform monthly vendor statement reconciliationsInvestigate and resolve discrepancies related to pricing quantities freight tax or receivingRespond to vendor inquiries regarding invoices payments and account balancesWork with Purchasing Receiving and Operations to resolve PO or receipt discrepanciesManufacturing & Inventory SupportProcess invoices related to raw materials components subcontracted services and inventory purchasesReview invoices tied to inventory receipts capital purchases and manufacturing servicesAssist in resolving price variances receiving variances and other exceptions affecting inventory valuationProcess Improvement & ControlsIdentify opportunities to improve AP processes and internal controlsTeam CollaborationSupport the Finance and Accounting team with reporting and analysisBenefitsEducation and Experience Strong understanding of accounts payable processes and vendor reconciliationsExperience working in a purchase order and three-way match environmentHigh attention to detail and accuracyStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsAbility to communicate effectively with vendors and internal departmentsStrong organizational and time-management skillsAbility to work independently while collaborating effectively with cross-functional teamsProficiency in Microsoft Word & ExcelAssociates or Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or related field preferredEquivalent combination of education and experience may be considered2 years of accounts payable experience preferably in a manufacturing or inventory-based environmentExperience with ERP systems such as SAP Concur Epicor or similar manufacturing ERP platforms preferredAdditional RequirementsAbility to communicate effectively with co-workers supervisors vendors and third partiesComply with company policies and procedures outlined in the Employee HandbookSupport company environmental health and safety policies and report unsafe conditionsThis job description may be updated periodically and does not alter the at-will employment relationship.