Accounts Payable Associate

Accounts Payable AssociateSP Phoenix - Phoenix, AZ 85043OverviewPosition Type Full Time Job Shift Day Education Level High School Travel Percentage Negligible Category AccountingDescriptionJob Summary As an AP Associate, you'll be the behind-the-scenes powerhouse responsible for ensuring vendor invoices are processed accurately, coded properly, and paid on time. Your work will directly support the financial health of the company — and you'll play a key role in building strong vendor relationships and driving process improvements. What You'll Do…Manage full-cycle payables with precision and speed, ensuring every invoice is accounted for and processed accurately.Analyze and general ledger code incoming vendor invoices, carefully matching them to purchase orders, bills of lading, and customer records.Investigate and resolve discrepancies, working cross-functionally with internal departments to ensure accuracy and completeness.Enter data into NetSuite and keep the payables engine running smoothly by aligning invoices with supporting documentation.Maintain positive and professional vendor relationships, ensuring clear communication and reliable payment cycles.Assist Accounting Management with special projects and process improvements that increase efficiency and scalability.Contribute to continuous improvement, always looking for ways to streamline systems, tools, and workflows.Jump into ad hoc projects and help analyze financial data when needed.AdditionalNoneSupervision of OthersNoneWork EnvironmentTypically work is performed in an office setting.Physical DemandsAble to sit and stand for extended periods of time.Able to move about office setting to complete responsibilities.Able to move freely around work and customer sites.Able to climb stairs and ladders, kneel, bend, and stoop.Heavy use of phone, computer, and office equipment.Able to lift up to 25 lbs.TravelNegligibleWhat You'll Bring…Experience with accounts payable and financial systems (NetSuite experience a huge plus!)Meticulous attention to detail and a love for clean, balanced booksStrong communication and problem-solving skillsA proactive mindset with a passion for continuous learning and process optimizationAbility to work independently and collaboratively in a team environmentAbility to be self-motivated, positive in approach, and act in a professional manner to all employees, vendors, clients and business partnersStrong organization and time management skillsPreferredBachelor's Degree in AccountingExperience in lubricant industry, fuel industry, or transportation industry.Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.