Accounts Payable Budget Specialist

Revolution Technologies; Lexington (KY); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Disability insurance

Job summary

A finance organization is looking for an Accounts Payable Budget Specialist in Lexington, KY. This hands-on role involves managing payment operations, budget forecasting, and financial analysis. To qualify, candidates should possess a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance and have at least 5 years of related experience. Strong Excel skills and proficiency with ERP systems like SAP are necessary. The position offers medical and vision insurance as well as a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in Accounts Payable or financial analysis required.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel necessary for data management.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and update multiple Excel spreadsheets for invoices.
• Propose weekly payment budgets based on business priorities.
• Monitor disbursements and ensure budget alignment.
• Reconcile payments and resolve discrepancies.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Decision making

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field

Tools

SAP or similar ERP system

Job description

Accounts Payable Budget Specialist

We are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Budget Specialist to support payment operations and budgeting activities within a finance organization. This role focuses on payment tracking, budget forecasting, invoice reconciliation, and financial analysis, and requires someone who can work independently with minimal direction once trained.

This is a hands‑on role suited for a detail‑oriented professional who is comfortable making decisions within established guidelines and managing priorities in a fast‑paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain and update multiple Excel spreadsheets to track invoices and payment schedules
• Propose weekly payment budgets based on invoice pipeline and business priorities
• Monitor and manage disbursements to ensure alignment with approved budgets
• Reconcile payments and resolve discrepancies in collaboration with Accounts Payable and Finance teams
• Categorize vendors into appropriate spend categories
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of payment data
• Support reporting and documentation related to payment activities
• Identify and contribute to process improvement initiatives within payment operations
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure priorities and expectations are clearly understood

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent experience)
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in Accounts Payable, payment operations, or financial analysis
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel (formulas, pivot tables, data analysis)
• Experience working with SAP or a similar ERP system
• Solid understanding of business financials and P&L workflows
• Ability to work independently, make decisions within guidelines, and manage competing priorities
• Strong organizational and communication skills

Preferred Experience

• Prior experience in Accounts Payable operations or financial operations roles
• Experience supporting budgeting or forecasting activities
• Exposure to process improvement initiatives in a finance or accounting environment
• On‑site role in Lexington, KY
• Self‑directed, detail‑oriented, and comfortable operating with limited supervision
• Enjoy structured financial work combined with analytical problem‑solving

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Disability insurance

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