Accounts Payable Specialist

A growing manufacturing company is adding an AP Specialist to its accounting department. This position will have significant interaction with purchasing, receiving, inventory, operations, and vendors, making it a great fit for someone who enjoys the operational side of accounting. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working with three-way matching, purchase orders, inventory-related invoices, vendor reconciliations, and month-end close.Key ResponsibilitiesProcess invoices for raw materials, supplies, services, and operating expensesPerform three-way matching between purchase orders, receipts, and invoicesInvestigate pricing and quantity discrepanciesMaintain vendor master dataPrepare and process payment batchesReconcile vendor statementsMonitor outstanding invoices and agingResearch duplicate payments and unapplied creditsCoordinate with purchasing and receiving to resolve invoice issuesAssist with month-end close and AP accrualsPrepare AP-related reports and reconciliationsSupport annual audit requestsAssist with 1099 reportingMaintain accurate documentation for all AP transactionsIdentify opportunities to streamline invoice processing