Accounts Payable Specialist

About the role

Workwear Outfitters is a leading supplier of work apparel and footwear for diverse occupations in industries such as automotive, manufacturing, oil and gas, utilities, government, food services, telecommunications, hospitality, and more. Based in Nashville, Tennessee, we employ over 5,800 people globally and own trusted brands including Red Kap®, Bulwark®, Dickies® (B2B licensee), and others. Our purpose is to champion and empower workers who make our world work better.

Responsibilities

• Manage and process invoices using D365, ensuring accuracy and meeting deadlines.
• Act as a liaison between Workwear Outfitters and outsourcing partners.
• Oversee 3-way invoice matching, posting journal entries, and General Ledger coding.
• Research vendor invoice inquiries, determining receipt and status within D365 AP, mainframe, and Chain Drive systems.
• Collaborate with various departments to resolve invoices for payment.
• Manage individual and team work queues for AP inquiries using standard business communication channels and CRM technology.
• Provide guidance on vendor activities, including corrections to master data, payment details, and disbursement events.
• Analyze and interpret data, identify trends and problems, and present solutions for vendor and internal inquiries.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of special handling transactions.
• Seek new ideas, methods, and best practices to improve payables operations efficiency.
• Review vendor statements for inaccuracies and missing invoices/payments.
• Meet deadlines while delivering quality results.
• Gather, organize, prioritize, and manage data from multiple sources.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in accounting or related field preferred (not required).
• Minimum of 5 years of related professional experience.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft environment (database, spreadsheet, word processing, and presentation tools).
• Self-starter able to handle multiple tasks in a dynamic, team environment with high individual accountability.
• Highly organized and achievement-oriented.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Life and disability coverage.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs).
• Additional employee benefits.