Accounts Payable Specialist POST NUMBER: 482009

Accounts Payable Specialist

Position Overview:
Our client, a well-established company within the distribution industry, is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to support high-volume AP operations. This role will focus on invoice processing, vendor management, and maintaining accuracy across the procure-to-pay cycle within SAP.

Key Responsibilities:

• Process a high volume of vendor invoices, including 3-way matching (PO, receipt, invoice)
• Review, code, and enter invoices into SAP accurately and in a timely manner
• Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies by working with vendors and internal teams
• Reconcile vendor statements and follow up on outstanding items
• Support weekly payment processing (ACH, wire, and checks)
• Assist with month-end close by ensuring timely and accurate AP activity
• Partner with purchasing and operations teams to resolve pricing and receiving issues
• Maintain organized, audit-ready documentation and ensure adherence to internal controls

Qualifications:

• 2 years of accounts payable experience in a high-volume environment
• Required: Hands-on SAP experience
• Strong understanding of full-cycle AP processes
• Experience within distribution, manufacturing, or similar environment preferred
• Proficiency in Excel (tracking, basic formulas, reconciliations)
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities

Additional Details:

• Fast-paced, high-volume environment
• Cross-functional exposure to purchasing, operations, and finance

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.