Accounting Specialist

Description The Accounting Specialist plays a key role in supporting accounts payable processes, vendor statement reconciliation, and various administrative tasks to ensure smooth financial operations. This position requires strong attention to detail, collaboration across teams, and a commitment to continuous improvement. Responsibilities include managing the AP email inbox, processing invoices, reconciling vendor statements, handling stock adjustments, and assisting with month-end closing activities. This role is based at our Louisville, KY manufacturing facility and reports to the Plant Controller. Key Responsibilities Monitor the Accounts Payable email inbox, print invoices and statements, and respond to inquiries or escalate as needed. Retrieve and distribute daily USPS mail, ensuring AP-related documents are processed promptly. Match invoices for material received in Louisville with receiving documents, requesting additional documentation as necessary. Process drop ship, Louisville, and direct post invoices, as well as credit memos, following documented procedures. Research and resolve invoice and credit memo discrepancies, collaborating with internal teams and escalating unresolved issues. Obtain approvals for selected direct post invoices. Scan and retrieve invoices for Construction in Progress (CIP), sales and use tax, and other requests. Compile data from reports and AP files, utilizing Excel functions such as VLOOKUP, sorting, and filtering. Prepare and archive invoices at year-end for offsite storage; set up files for the new year. Assist with physical inventory counts at year-end, as needed. Perform vendor statement reconciliations. Process stock adjustments, transformations, and approved inventory disposals. Support month-end closing activities and assist with special projects as assigned. All other duties as assigned. Skills & Qualifications Degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration preferred, but not required. General accounting and administrative skills. Proficiency with using Microsoft Office products, including Excel. Analytical and critical thinking skills. Effective communication skills and works well with others. Must be able to work independently at times, and with limited direction. Must be able to perform their job duties primarily in an office and remain in a stationary position for long periods of time Koroseal Total Rewards Vacation time, personal time, and 11 paid holidays Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance including a Flexible Savings Account or Health Savings Account Company paid Short Term Disability & Life Insurance with supplemental options available for employees 401(k) with company match Paid training and career development Employee well-being benefits including robust EAP offering Company events Location: Louisville KY Status: Salaried Non-Exempt Reports to: Plant Controller Level: Individual Contributor