Accounts Payable Specialist

MEC (Mayville Engineering Company, Inc.); Defiance (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

MEC (Mayville Engineering Company, Inc.) is seeking an Accounts Payable Clerk to manage invoice data entry, process routine to complex scenarios, and work with purchasing and shipping to resolve pricing discrepancies. You will review vendor statements, monitor AP processing, and maintain accurate records while supporting period-end activities and timely payments.

Strong communication, organization, and computer skills with knowledge of GL systems and chart of accounts are essential for success

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required, or equivalent experience.
• One year of experience in a related field.
• Strong communication and organizational skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Complete data entry of invoices for payment.
• Communicate with purchasing and shipping about pricing or receiving discrepancies.
• Follow up for invoice approvals.
• Review vendor statements and payment status.
• Maintain statements, reports, and records.
• Review open receipt report and investigate clearing methods.
• Monitor, audit, and report on AP processing status.
• Assist with period and year-end reporting, audits, and closing activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Verbal & written communication

Organization & time management

Prioritization

Spreadsheet software

GL systems knowledge

Chart of accounts knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Spreadsheet software

Data processing software

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Completes data entry of invoices for payment under routine and complex scenarios.
• Communicates with purchasing and shipping department regarding pricing or receiving discrepancies.
• Follows up with employees to gain proper invoice approvals.
• Reviews vendor statements and communicates with vendors regarding payment status.
• Maintains statements, reports, and records.
• Reviews open receipt report and investigates the appropriate clearing method.
• Monitors, audits. and reports on AP processing status and statistics.
• Assists with period and year end reporting, audit, and closing activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Skills Requirements

• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Organization and time management skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities/projects and isolate and resolve problems within fixed time frames.
• Good computer skills, specifically knowledge of spreadsheet and data processing software.
• Thorough knowledge of applicable accounts payable/general ledger systems and procedures, financial chart of accounts and corporate procedure.

Educational Requirements

• High school diploma, or equivalent required, or equivalent experience.

Experience Requirements

• One year of experience in a related field.