ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SPECIALIST

Position Summary

Pay: $23.00 - $28.00 per hour

Nikel Precision Group is hiring an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to manage day-to-day accounts payable activities within our precision manufacturing operation.

This is not an entry-level position. The successful candidate will have at least two years of hands-on, full-cycle accounts payable experience and will be able to process invoices accurately, resolve discrepancies, maintain organized records, and meet weekly and monthly deadlines. The ideal candidate learns new systems quickly, asks thoughtful questions, communicates professionally, and works independently after initial training.

Responsibilities

Review, code, route for approval, enter, and post vendor invoices.

Match invoices against purchase orders and receiving documentation.

Monitor the accounts payable inbox and vendor portals to ensure invoices are processed promptly.

Reconcile vendor statements and obtain missing invoices, credits, or supporting documentation.

Research and resolve pricing, quantity, freight, tax, and payment discrepancies with vendors and internal departments.

Prepare weekly vendor payment runs and supporting documentation for Controller review and approval.

Review and post company credit card expenses and approved employee expense reports.

Maintain accurate vendor records and organized accounts payable documentation.

Assist with month-end accounts payable activities, reconciliations, aging reviews, and audit requests.

Identify recurring issues, recommend practical process improvements, and cross-train on selected accounting functions while maintaining accounts payable as the primary responsibility.

Required Qualifications

At least two years of recent, full-cycle accounts payable experience as a primary job responsibility.

Experience coding and entering invoices, matching invoices to purchase orders and receiving records, reconciling vendor statements, and resolving discrepancies.

Experience preparing or supporting vendor payment runs.

Experience using accounting or ERP software.

Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including sorting, filtering, and basic formulas.

Ability to manage competing priorities and meet weekly and monthly deadlines with minimal supervision.

Dependable, proactive work habits and a professional, service-oriented approach when working with vendors and internal departments.

Strong attention to detail and discretion when handling confidential financial information.

High school diploma or equivalent.

Preferred Qualifications

Three or more years of full-cycle accounts payable experience.

Experience in manufacturing, distribution, or another purchase-order-driven environment.

Experience supporting month-end close, account reconciliations, vendor tax records, or 1099 preparation.

Associate degree, accounting coursework, or intermediate Excel skills.