Accounts Payable Specialist

Terberg Taylor Americas; Columbus (MS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

10 Paid Holidays

120 Hours Accrued Vacation / 40 Sick/H

8 Medical Hours

Paid Medical Time

Bereavement

Health Insurance

401k / Roth Benefits with Employer | M

Flexible Spending Account

Employer Paid Life

Voluntary Insurance Options

Job summary

Terberg Taylor Americas is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to support the Finance Manager through accurate processing of supplier invoices, vendor account management, and payment administration. The role emphasizes timely processing, AP controls, and mastering Medius and Microsoft Dynamics 365 to ensure compliant financial reporting.

The ideal candidate has 2+ years in accounts payable, a degree in accounting/finance, strong Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups), and excellent

Qualifications

• Associate or bachelor's degree in accounting/Finance/Business Administration or related field preferred.
• 2+ years of accounts payable or accounting experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 and AP automation tools such as Medius.
• Strong Excel skills including pivot tables and lookups.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Own receipt, review, coding, and processing of supplier invoices in Medius and Dynamics 365.
• Perform two-way and three-way matching between invoices, purchase orders, and receipts.
• Monitor workflow queues and follow up on pending approvals.
• Resolve pricing, quantity, freight, tax, and receiving discrepancies.
• Prepare weekly payment proposals and process ACH, wire, check, and credit card payments.
• Reconcile AP subledger to the general ledger and support audits.

Skills

Accounts payable experience

Excel pivot tables

Analytical mindset

Communication skills

Education

Associate or Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance/BA

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Medius

Excel

Job description

Position Summary

The Accounts Payable Specialist supports the Finance Manager / Controller through the accurate and timely processing of supplier invoices, vendor account management, payment administration, and accounts payable controls. The role owns day-to-day invoice processing activities, vendor statement reconciliations, payment preparation, and AP master data maintenance while helping improve automation and workflow efficiency through Medius and Microsoft Dynamics 365. The successful candidate will combine strong attention to detail, customer service, accounting knowledge, and ERP proficiency to ensure accurate financial reporting, timely vendor payments, and compliance with company policies.

Role Allocation and Accountability

The role is organized into four areas of responsibility. Ownership refers to recurring activities the Financial Analyst is expected to complete independently and deliver on time. Support responsibilities remain under the overall direction and approval of the Finance Manager / Controller.

Responsibility AreaTime &Primary Accountability

Invoice Processing & Workflow Management -40%

Invoice processing, matching, approvals, exceptions

Vendor Management & Reconciliations -25%

Reconciling Vendor statements and resolving discrepancies

Payments & Financial Controls -25%

Payment journal creation, reporting, and controls

Process Improvement & Systems Support -10%

Support Medius and D365 optimization

Key Responsibilities

1. Invoice Processing & Workflow Management | 40%

Ownership and Responsibilities

Own receipt, review, coding, and processing of supplier invoices in Medius and Dynamics 365.

Perform two-way and three-way matching between invoices, purchase orders, and receipts.

Monitor workflow queues and follow up on pending approvals.

Resolve pricing, quantity, freight, tax, and receiving discrepancies.

Ensure invoices are recorded in the correct accounting period.

Maintain organized electronic supporting documentation.

2. Vendor Management & Reconciliations | 25%

Ownership and Responsibilities

Maintain vendor master records including payment and banking data.

Reconcile vendor statements and investigate aged balances.

Resolve unapplied credits, duplicate invoices, and disputed transactions.

Support vendor onboarding and compliance requirements.

Respond to vendor inquiries professionally and promptly.

3. Payments & Financial Controls | 25%

Ownership and Responsibilities

Prepare weekly payment proposals for management review.

Process ACH, wire, check, and credit card payments.

Monitor payment terms and discount opportunities.

Prepare AP aging reports and support cash forecasting.

Reconcile AP subledger to the general ledger.

Support audits and compliance reporting.

4. Process Improvement & Systems Support | 10%

Ownership and Responsibilities

Support Medius workflow optimization and D365 improvements.

Develop AP metrics and management reporting.

Identify automation opportunities and reduce manual processing.

Maintain AP procedures and training documentation.

Essential Qualifications and Skills

Associate or bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field preferred.

2+ years of accounts payable or accounting experience.

Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 and AP automation tools such as Medius.

Strong Excel skills including pivot tables and lookups.

Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.

Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.

Preferred Qualifications and Skills

Manufacturing industry experience.

Month-end close support experience.

Knowledge of inventory and purchasing processes.

Vendor statement reconciliation expertise.

Audit support experience.

Core Competencies

Ownership and accountability

Attention to detail and accuracy

Vendor relationship management

Financial controls and compliance

Time management and prioritization

Continuous improvement mindset

Benefits

• 10 Paid Holidays.

• 120 Hours Accrued Vacation / 40 Sick Hours / 8 Medical Hours

• Paid Medical Time.

• Bereavement.

• Health Insurance

• 401k / Roth Benefits with Employer Match

• Flexible Spending Account

• Employer Paid Life

• Voluntary Insurance Options

Note:
This job description is a characterization of the tasks to be performed and is not exhaustive. The incumbent is expected to loyally perform all reasonable tasks assigned.