Accounts Payable Specialist

About The Company And Opportunity

This Accounts Payable Specialist role offers the opportunity to join a well-capitalized and growing organization with a strong leadership team and a clear vision for expansion. With a new CEO driving entry into new markets, the company is in an exciting phase of growth while maintaining a supportive, low-micromanagement culture. Employees benefit from excellent work/life balance, competitive compensation, and a standout benefits package, including a highly competitive retirement plan.

Salary: $45,000 to $55,000 + Bonus
Leadership: Strong executive team with a new CEO focused on growth and expansion into new markets
Culture: Collaborative environment with minimal micromanagement and clear opportunities for advancement
Performance: Organization has consistently exceeded performance targets in recent years
Benefits: Exceptional benefits package, including up to a 9% 401(k) match
Work/Life Balance: Stable workload with a strong emphasis on maintaining balance
Stability: Well-capitalized company positioned for continued success

Key Responsibilities Of The Accounts Payable Specialist Role

• Process and review invoices through the Certify system, ensuring accuracy and proper coding
• Upload and verify invoice details, including general ledger and department allocations
• Manage activity within the shared AP inbox and respond to internal and external inquiries
• Process electronic payments, including ACH and EFT transactions in accordance with company policy
• Review and validate employee expense reports, ensuring compliance and accuracy
• Code transactions across a complex department structure with over 40 cost centers
• Support automated check run processes and handle additional policy-related disbursements
• Perform light accounting duties, including journal entries and account reconciliations
• Investigate discrepancies and ensure transactions are recorded in the correct accounting period

Requirements For The Accounts Payable Specialist Role

• 1–3 years of accounts payable or accounting experience
• Working knowledge of accounting principles and transaction classification
• Ability to distinguish between prepaid expenses, capital items, and operating expenses