Accounts Payable Specialist

Essential Job Duties Reviews, codes, and processes invoices; ensures invoices are accurate, properly authorized, and assigned to the appropriate accounts. Follows up on outstanding approvals, discrepancies, and payment issues. Reconciles vendor statements, researches and resolves discrepancies, responds to vendor inquiries, and maintains positive vendor relationships to ensure timely and accurate payment processing. Processes payments through check, ACH, EFT, and other approved payment methods while maintaining appropriate documentation and internal controls. Maintains vendor records, W-9 documentation, payment information, and supporting files within financial systems. Assists with vendor setup and ongoing vendor maintenance activities. Supports month‑end close activities, account reconciliations, audit requests, reporting needs, and other finance department projects as assigned. Retrieves mail from the Post Office, processes incoming payments and correspondence, prepares deposits, and transports cash and check deposits to the bank in accordance with established cash‑handling and internal control procedures. Other duties, as assigned. Educational Requirements High School Diploma, Required. Associate’s Degree, Preferred. Qualifications Business office or financial services, and accounts payable experience required. Excellent mathematical skills. Strong oral and written communication. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite. Experience with Accounting Systems/ERP required. Strong attention to detail and accuracy. Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines. Knowledge of accounts payable processes and internal controls. Experience with ERP systems and electronic invoice workflow platforms preferred. Ability to maintain confidentiality of financial and vendor information. Strong customer service skills when working with vendors and internal stakeholders. Benefits Paid Time Off (PTO) Money Purchase Pension Plan 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan Employee Assistance Program Free Telehealth Employee Referral Program Quarterly Incentive Programs (for all retail positions) Corporate Discount Programs In addition, we offer the following benefits for our full‑time team members working 30 or more hours per week: Medical Insurance Prescription Coverage Dental and Vision Coverage Flex Spending Accounts (Medical and Dependent Care) Short & Long-Term Disability Life Insurance Tuition Reimbursement EOE. E-Verify Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr