Accounts Payable Specialist

Accounts Payable SpecialistProudly Recognized as Lancaster County's Best Place to Work! Excellent Career Growth OpportunitiesThe Accounts Payable Specialist supports the accounting team by ensuring best in class performance in productivity, quality, and customer satisfaction related to vendor payments and associated accounts payable functions. This role is responsible for ensuring all vendor invoices are accurately reviewed, properly approved, vouchered, and paid in a timely manner. The ideal candidate possesses strong teamwork skills, a positive attitude, and a strong work ethic. The ability to build productive relationships with teammates and vendors to communicate effectively is crucial. The capacity to follow company policies, accounting standards, procedures, and work instructions is required. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented accounting professional who enjoys working in a fast paced, process driven setting while contributing to operational efficiency improvements.ResponsibilitiesReview, verify, and process vendor invoices for accuracy, completeness, proper coding, sales/use tax and required approvals.Schedule and execute timely payments through checks, ACH, wire transfers and other payment methods.Collaborate with Purchasing, Receiving, and other operational departments to investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies, pricing issues, and payment variances.Review and reconciliation of monthly vendor aging and goods received not invoiced reports.Prepare weekly cash requirements documents and payments for Manager review.Create and maintain vendor master records, collect W-9 tax documents for 1099 filings and manage current vendor sales tax exemption certificates.Process and reconcile P-Card transactions to ensure all expenses are properly documented and paid timely.Responsible for end-to-end 1099 process ensuring accurate preparation and timely filing of all required forms.Support process improvement initiatives to streamline AP workflows and increase efficiency.RequirementsHigh school diploma or GED. Some college level accounting courses are preferred.2+ years of accounts payable or general accounting experience.Working knowledge of invoice processing, account coding, and accrual-based accounting.Experience with accounting software, ERP platforms, and automated payable systems is preferred.Ability to communicate (both written & verbal) with customers and co-workers.Ability to work independently while managing priorities and meeting deadlines.Honor Direct Wire's core valuesBenefitsMedical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and their families beginning on day one.Company-funded Health Reimbursement Account (HRA).Optional Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA).Disability, accident, critical illness, hospitalization, and life insurance options.Employee Assistance Program (EAP).401(k) with a 5% company match after 90 days of employment.Pet insurance.Generous paid time off, wellness days for eligible on-site employees, and paid holidays.Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications. Direct Wire uses eVerify and we are a drug-free and smoke-free workplace.Our Core ValuesBe a Great Person: Practice the highest integrity, care for and respect all, and always do the right thing. Serve Your Customers Well: Do whatever it takes for customer success, be driven by mutual success, and be willing to sacrifice for the greater good. Do Great Work: Seek continuous improvement, take initiative, share your ideas, and practice exceptional attention to detail. Be a Great Teammate: Be positive, enthusiastic, and dependable. Listen well, support your coworkers, and help create a workplace where everyone succeeds.