Accounts Payable Associate

Global Industrial; Roslyn Heights (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Industrial is seeking an accounts payable professional to handle high-volume processing with accuracy and strong problem-solving skills. You will investigate discrepancies, drive timely resolutions, and support month-end close while ensuring proper financial reporting and controls.

The role requires organization, multi-tasking, and collaboration within a team, with familiarity in SAP and Excel. Join a company with a long-standing North American presence and a culture focused on delivering

Qualifications

• 2 years of accounts payable processing experience.
• Proficient in Excel and data entry.
• Experience with VLOOKUPs in Excel.
• Excellent organizational and follow-up skills.
• Ability to multi-task in a team environment.
• Strong oral communication.
• Knowledge of SAP is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Process high-volume accounts payable transactions accurately.
• Investigate discrepancies and drive timely resolutions.
• Support month-end close and improve workflow controls.
• Ensure AP activities affect P&L and Balance Sheet correctly.

Skills

Accounts payable processing

Excel data entry

VLOOKUPs in Excel

Highly organized

Multi-tasking

Team-oriented

Strong communication

SAP knowledge

Tools

Excel

SAP

Job description

Corporate Overview

For over 70 years Global Industrial has been an industry leader providing private label and brand name industrial equipment and supplies to businesses throughout North America.

We carry over one million industrial, material handling and business products that are sold through our website, corporate sales people and full color catalogs. We are constantly increasing our product offerings to meet the diverse and changing needs of our customers. Our customers include small to large corporations, institutions, government agencies and consumers across North America.

Why Join Global Industrial

At Global Industrial, we'reOne Teamcommitted todelivering valueand empowering our associates to grow. Our culture is built on:

• Meritocracy & Pay for Performance - Your impact drives your rewards
• High Say-Do Ratio - We follow through on our commitments
• Career Growth & Internal Mobility - We invest in your future
• Collaboration & Accountability - One team delivering real results

Make an impact. Be recognized. Grow your career with us.
Global Industrial - Delivering Value Starts Here

Key Responsibilities

• Demonstrated ability to thrive in a high-volume accounts payable environment, utilizing strong analytical and problem-solving skills to investigate discrepancies, identify root causes, and drive timely resolutions.
• Ability to effectively manage competing priorities, adapt to changing business needs, and maintain accuracy in a fast-paced environment.
• Play an active role in month-end and quarter-end close processes, proactively identifying and resolving issues, evaluating workflow challenges, and driving continuous improvement initiatives to optimize the accounts payable function.
• Demonstrate a thorough understanding of how accounts payable transactions affect both the Profit & Loss Statement and Balance Sheet. Ensure accurate processing, reconciliation, and reporting while identifying opportunities to streamline workflows, strengthen controls, and improve operational effectiveness.

Competencies and skills

• 2 years experience with accounts payable processing preferred
• Computer experience Excel fast number data input necessary
• Knowledge of using V Lookups in Excel
• Extremely organized with strong follow up skills
• Ability to multi-task to work on multiple entities at once
• Ability to work in a small team-oriented/client-focused environment
• Strong oral communication skills
• SAP knowledge is a plus

EEO/AA Statement

Global Industrial provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training