Accounts Payable Specialist

Nucor Corporation; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Disability Insurance

401K and Roth accounts

Profit sharing

Pay-for-performance bonuses

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Stock program

Scholarship Program

Job summary

Nucor Corporation's Universal Industrial Gases, Inc. (UIG) in Bethlehem, PA seeks an Accounts Payable Specialist to manage vendor invoices, coding, and reconciliations, ensuring accuracy and timely processing in a fast-paced setting.

The role emphasizes strong Excel skills, detail orientation, and collaboration with purchasing, operations, and finance teams to improve invoice processing and internal controls.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of accounts payable or related accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of basic accounting principles with GL coding.
• High accuracy in data entry and advanced Excel skills.
• Ability to learn new ERP systems and accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Enter and process vendor invoices and credit memos.
• Validate invoices and code accounts according to policy.
• Analyze accounts and invoices for discrepancies and improvements.
• Follow up with vendors and internal stakeholders to resolve items.
• Prepare reports in Excel, including pivot tables and lookups.
• Support month- and year-end closing activities and audits.
• Maintain positive vendor relationships and collaborate with teams.
• Identify process improvements to enhance efficiency and controls.

Skills

Data entry

Analytical abilities

Excel proficiency

ERP systems

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Associate's degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Accounting software

Job description

Other Available Locations: N/A

Welcome to Nucor, where our unique culture sets us apart. Joining Nucor means becoming part of North America's largest steel and steel products manufacturer, offering unmatched career opportunities and stability. We are known for our innovative sustainability practices and are the continent's largest recycler. Our vibrant culture, built on personal connections and teamwork, empowers every team member with the freedom to innovate and contribute to our collective success. Experience a workplace where safety, efficiency, and meaningful personal connections define every day, enriching both our teammates and the communities we serve.

Nucor supports its teammates with top-tier benefits like Medical, Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance, 401K and Roth accounts, Profit sharing, Pay-for-performance bonuses, Paid parental leave, Tuition reimbursement, Stock program, Scholarships and more.

• Yearly UIG specific KPI bonus in addition to Nucor profit sharing
• Paid Vacation
• Profit Sharing – 1x year payout that averages around 17% of your annual earnings
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Scholarship Program – Every child of a Nucor teammate is eligible for $5,000 per year
• Company-paid life and disability insurance

Safety is the most important part of all jobs within Nucor; therefore, candidates must be able to demonstrate the ability to initiate, lead, and uphold safety policies, practices, procedures, and housekeeping standards at all times.

What You'll Do

The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for processing vendor invoices, maintaining accurate financial records, resolving invoice issues and perform other financial duties as assigned to support departmental goals and operations. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional who combines strong technical accounting skills with exceptional customer service, vendor management, and problem-resolution abilities.

Key Responsibilities:

• Accurately enter and process vendor invoices and credit memos into the accounting system.
• Perform invoice validation and account coding to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Conduct account and invoice analysis to identify discrepancies, trends, and opportunities for process improvement. Research, investigate, and resolve invoice and vendor account issues in a timely manner.
• Monitor open items and follow up proactively with vendors and internal stakeholders to resolve outstanding matters. Reconcile vendor statements and accounts to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Prepare and maintain reports using Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and data analysis tools.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities related to accounts payable, including assisting with audits by providing supporting documentation and account analysis.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with vendors.
• Collaborate with purchasing, operations, and finance teams to resolve discrepancies and improve invoice processing efficiency.
• Identify and recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency and internal controls.

What You'll Need

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 3+ years of accounts payable or related accounting experience.
• A working understanding of basic accounting principles, including GL coding, debits and credits.
• Strong data entry skills with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• This role requires strong analytical abilities, attention to detail, excellent communication skills, and advanced Excel proficiency.
• Ability to learn new ERP systems and accounting software.

Nice to Have

• Associate's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of accounts payable or related accounting experience preferred.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables, VLOOKUP, filtering, and data analysis.

Our Commitment to a Drug Free Workplace

Employment is contingent upon successfully passing a pre-employment drug screening, which includes both urine and hair follicle testing.

Why UIG

Universal Industrial Gases, Inc. (UIG) is a wholly owned subsidiary of Nucor and a well-established, global engineer, constructor, supplier and operator of air separation plants and related equipment and services, based in Bethlehem, PA. UIG owns and operates production plants across the USA which supply both Nucor steel sites and third-party clients 24/7 with tonnage quantities of oxygen, nitrogen, and argon as well as exporting liquid cryogenic products by road tanker.

Nucor is an Equal OpportunityEmployer and a drug-free workplace