Accounts Payable Specialist

AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc.; Exton (PA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

AGC Chemicals Americas (AGCCA) is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist in Exton, PA. The role focuses on processing vendor invoices in a highly computerized environment and maintaining AP records to ensure accuracy and timely payments.

The successful candidate will manage payment schedules, respond to vendor inquiries, and support weekly payment runs, while upholding internal controls and cross-functional collaboration within the Finance group.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; associates preferred.
• 5+ years accounts payable in a computerized environment.
• Familiarity with Microsoft D365 ERP and Doclink is a plus.
• Proficient in MS Office.
• Ability to work independently with accuracy and deadlines.
• Experience in manufacturing/distribution helpful.
• Strong interpersonal skills with management and teammates.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles.

Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices in D365 per policies.
• Manage payment schedules and weekly payment runs (ACH/wire/checks).
• Maintain AP records and vendor/customer master files.
• Respond to vendor and internal inquiries.
• Conduct freight analysis and cost allocation.
• Perform GL reconciliations and month-end close tasks.
• Serve as AR backup for billing and cash application.
• Complete other management-directed assignments.

Skills

MS Office proficiency

Strong communication skills

Ability to work independently

Education

High school diploma

Associate degree in accounting or related field

Tools

Microsoft D365 ERP

Doclink

Job description

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Accounts Payable Specialist

Exton, PA, US

Salary Range: $60,000.00 To $65,000.00 Annually

AGC Chemicals Americas (AGCCA) is a global subsidiary of AGC Inc., a multinational corporation and one of the world’s largest manufacturers of glass, electronic displays, and chemical products. Headquartered in Exton, Pennsylvania, including a state-of-the-art technology center, AGC Chemicals Americas maintains manufacturing operations in nearby Thorndale, Pennsylvania, a satellite sales office in Sao Paulo, Brazil and warehouses located throughout North America.

AGCCA provides you with the opportunity to collaborate with great people. As part of a global company, you will gain important international perspective and will be part of a network of thousands of colleagues worldwide while enjoying the small-company environment where you can see the impact of the company's success.

The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for processing vendor invoices, managing payment schedules, and performing various accounting functions within a highly computerized environment. This role is critical for ensuring compliance with company policies, maintaining strong internal controls, and supporting both internal and external stakeholders.

Essential Functions:

• Accurately and promptly processes vendor invoices in D365, ensuring compliance with accounting policies and approval protocols.
• Conducts freight analysis, assigning costs to the correct purchase orders and product lines.
• Maintains up-to-date and accurate accounts payable records, including vendor and customer master files.
• Monitors and tracks payment schedules to AGC.
• Responds to inquiries from vendors and AGC employees regarding payables.
• Processes weekly employee expense reports.
• Prepares and executes weekly payment runs (ACH, wire transfers, checks).
• Performs general ledger account reconciliations and month-end closing tasks as assigned.
• Serves as backup for the AR accounting specialist in customer billing and cash application.
• Completes other assignments as directed by management.

Qualifications and Skills:

• High school diploma required, Associate degree in accounting or related field preferred.
• 5+ years prior experience in accounts payable within a computerized accounting environment.
• Familiarity with Microsoft D365 ERP System and Doclink is a plus.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications.
• Ability to work independently with high accuracy, meet deadlines, investigate and resolve issues, and communicate effectively.
• Experience in a manufacturing and/or distribution environment is beneficial.
• Professional interaction with management, supervisors, and colleagues is essential.
• Basic understanding of accounting principles.

Physical Requirements:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position for extended periods.
• Needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access office machinery, accomplish tasks, or travel from one worksite to another
• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer.
• No adverse environmental conditions expected.

AGC Chemicals Americas, Inc. is committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information (including characteristics and testing), military and veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

This policy applies to all aspects of employment such as hiring, recruiting, and promotion. Hiring decisions are based solely on merit, qualifications, and business needs.

Please note: This position does not support immigration sponsorship.