AP Specialist

Accounts Payable Specialist A global, high-volume organization is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to support full-cycle AP operations within a fast-paced accounting environment. This position will play a key role in vendor management, payment processing, reconciliations, and cross-functional accounting support. The ideal candidate will have strong Accounts Payable experience within a manufacturing, industrial, distribution, logistics, or similarly high-volume environment, along with a solid understanding of accounting processes and vendor operations. Responsibilities Manage full-cycle accounts payable processing including PO and non-PO invoices Perform invoice matching, discrepancy research, and issue resolution Process ACH, wire, and check payments accurately and timely Maintain vendor records, onboarding documentation, W-9s, and vendor communications Reconcile vendor statements, payment files, and AP accounts Support month-end close activities, reporting, and account analysis Collaborate cross-functionally with accounting, operations, procurement, and vendors Assist with basic Accounts Receivable support including cash applications and account research as needed Maintain accuracy and organization in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment Identify opportunities for process improvement and operational efficiency Qualifications 3+ years of Accounts Payable experience in a high-volume environment Manufacturing, industrial, logistics, or distribution industry experience strongly preferred Strong experience with invoice matching, reconciliations, payment processing, and vendor management Experience with ACH, wires, lockbox processing, or banking/payment functions preferred Working knowledge of Accounts Receivable processes including cash applications and customer account support ERP system experience required (SAP, JD Edwards, PeopleSoft, NetSuite, Concur, etc.) Strong Microsoft Excel skills including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs Detail-oriented with strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment Preferred Experience Month-end close support 1099 processing High-volume AP reporting and reconciliations Process improvement or workflow optimization initiatives