Accounts Payable Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a finance team in Delta, Ohio. This position plays an important role in keeping invoice processing accurate, payments on schedule, and vendor accounts well maintained within a steel manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate will bring strong attention to detail, sound problem-solving skills, and the ability to work effectively with internal teams to support reliable financial operations.

Responsibilities:
• Review invoice discrepancies by comparing billing details with purchase orders, receipts, and related records to resolve exceptions accurately.
• Manage day-to-day accounts payable activities, including invoice entry, account coding, document matching, and payment processing.
• Help maintain compliance with tax requirements and internal accounting standards through routine checks, reporting, and reconciliations.
• Compile supporting documentation and records needed for internal or external audit requests.
• Assist with month-end close activities by ensuring payable data is complete, accurate, and submitted on time.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives that strengthen efficiency and consistency across accounts payable operations.
• Keep accounts payable procedures and electronic documentation current to support training and standardized workflows.
• Work with operations, procurement, logistics, and IT teams to advance automation and streamline payable processes.

• Associate degree in Accounting, or at least 3 years of progressive experience in finance or accounting in place of a degree.

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in accounting or finance, ideally within a manufacturing setting.

• Hands-on experience with accounts payable tasks such as invoice processing, invoice coding, check runs, and three-way matching.

• Proficiency using SAP or another large-scale ERP platform.

• Strong Microsoft Excel skills for analysis, reconciliation, and reporting.

• Experience working in a paperless accounting environment is preferred.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is preferred.