Accounts Payable Specialist

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)

Creative Financial Staffing