Accounts Payable Specialist

About the role

The Accounts Payable Specialist will manage the full accounts payable cycle, ensuring accurate invoice processing, timely payments, vendor support, and account reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Review, verify, and enter vendor invoices, matching them to purchase orders and resolving discrepancies.
• Determine payment timing while balancing vendor expectations and cash flow needs.
• Process electronic payments, checks, and credit card transactions while adhering to fraud prevention controls.
• Maintain and reconcile applicable general ledger accounts.
• Serve as a point of contact for vendors and resolve payment-related inquiries.
• Process EDI transactions and communicate purchasing, receiving, or costing errors to appropriate personnel.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounts payable workflows and efficiency.
• Provide support, training, and guidance to team members involved in payables processing.
• Assist with additional accounting and finance duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
• Working knowledge of accounting principles and accounts payable processes.
• Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Commitment to continuous learning and process improvement.
• Experience with EDI transactions and general ledger reconciliations.
• Resourceful, team-oriented mindset with a focus on operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented and organized.
• Fast-paced environment experience preferred.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
• Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with EDI transactions and general ledger reconciliations.

Benefits

Not specified.

Pay

Based on experience and ranges from $50-$56k/year.

Schedule

Not specified.