Accounts Payable Specialist

Department: Accounting/Finance • Location: Charlotte • Application Deadline: 25 September 2026

About the role

The Accounts Payable Specialist maintains a full-cycle AP process—invoice processing, vendor management, account reconciliations, and payment preparation—with a focus on accuracy and efficiency aligned with Truly Good Foods’ core values. This role drives continuous improvement, upholds integrity, takes ownership of duties, and delivers results for internal and external customers while fostering a positive team environment.

Responsibilities

• Accurately verify and process vendor invoices in Continia AP software, ensuring proper documentation and timely posting to the general ledger in ERP (Microsoft Business Central).
• Respond to vendor inquiries.
• Prepare check and EFT payment batches on a weekly basis.
• Lead new vendor setup process and maintain accurate vendor records.
• Prepare and file 1099s.
• Request certificates of liability insurance.
• Manage the corporate credit card program (Ramp) and oversee the corporate Amazon account.
• Prepare and file Sales & Use Tax (monthly, quarterly, and annually).
• Assist in month-end close via unapproved invoice accrual, recording and reconciling credit card transactions, and other entries as needed.
• Reconcile AP subledger to general ledger and resolve discrepancies.
• Support the Controller through ad hoc requests.
• Communicate effectively and escalate issues appropriately.
• Consistently report to work on time, prepared to perform duties.
• Meet department productivity standards.
• Perform other duties as required.

This role involves periodic access to confidential data (e.g., financial statements, wages, product costs, company plans) and follows standard practices with limited supervision.

Requirements

• Associate’s degree or higher in business, accounting, or related field; a 4-year degree is a plus.
• Five years or more of accounts payable or related experience/training.
• Experience with Microsoft Business Central and Continia (or other automation) AP software is a plus.

Skills

• Language Ability: Read, analyze, and interpret business documents, professional journals, financial statements, and regulations. Write reports, correspondence, and procedure manuals. Present information and respond to questions from managers, clients, and the public. Fluent in English.
• Math Ability: Calculate discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, and basic algebra/geometry concepts.
• Reasoning Ability: Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Interpret technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form.
• Computer Skills: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel. Knowledge of MS Dynamics GP is a plus.

Physical Demands

• Frequent sitting for extended periods.
• Highly concentrated mental and visual alertness.
• Occasional lifting/moving up to 10 pounds.

Work Environment

Comfortable office setting with infrequent disruptions and moderate noise levels.

Benefits

• Affordable healthcare (medical, dental, vision).
• Health Savings Account (HSA), Health Reimbursement Account (HRA), and Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
• Short-term disability insurance (company-paid).
• Basic life insurance equal to annual salary (company-paid).
• Employee Assistance Program (company-paid).
• Long-term disability insurance.
• Optional voluntary coverage: life insurance, accident, whole life, prepaid legal.
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and 9 paid holidays per year.
• 401(k) plan (eligible after 6 months of employment).