Accounts Payable Specialist

Goodwilltnva; Kingsport (TN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Paid time off

Medical/dental/vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Professional growth opportunities

Job summary

Goodwill Industries of Tenneva is seeking an organized Accounts Payable Specialist to manage full-cycle AP, maintain vendor relations, and ensure accurate, timely payments in support of a mission-driven organization.

The role offers opportunities to identify trends, improve workflows, and strengthen internal controls while supporting financial compliance and audits.

Qualifications

• Foundational accounting knowledge and AP processes.
• Strong attention to detail and financial accuracy.
• Excellent organization and follow-through.
• Good judgment and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to spot discrepancies and ask questions.
• Ability to analyze data and identify trends.
• Clear, professional communication and collaboration.
• Willingness to learn new accounting software/ERP systems.
• Sage experience is helpful but not required.
• Degree in accounting/finance/business or related experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full-cycle accounts payable processes.
• Manage invoice receipt, coding, approval, and payment processing.
• Maintain vendor relationships and resolve discrepancies.
• Review vendor statements and reconcile AP accounts.
• Maintain vendor setup and tax documentation (W-9/1099).
• Reconcile AP subledger to GL and assist month-end close.
• Prepare monthly AP aging reports and support audits.
• Strengthen internal controls to prevent errors/fraud.
• Analyze payment trends and identify savings opportunities.
• Improve AP workflows, systems, and electronic payments.

Skills

Attention to detail

Organization

Problem solving

Judgment

Discrepancy analysis

Data analysis

Communication

Collaboration

ERP software

Sage experience

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's in accounting/finance/business

Tools

Sage

ERP systems

Job description

Put Your Attention to Detail to Work for a Mission That Matters

Goodwill Industries of Tenneva is a mission-driven social enterprise dedicated to changing lives through the power of work. Through our retail stores, workforce development programs, sustainability efforts, and community partnerships, we provide employment opportunities and services to individuals throughout Northeast Tennessee and Southwest Virginia.

We're looking for an organized, detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist to join our Accounting team. If you enjoy working with numbers, solving discrepancies, keeping processes organized, and making sure the details are right, this could be a great opportunity to put those skills to work while supporting a meaningful mission.

Position Summary

The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for overseeing the full-cycle accounts payable process, maintaining vendor relationships, supporting financial controls and compliance, and helping ensure Goodwill's financial obligations are managed accurately and on time.

This role also has an opportunity to look beyond day-to-day processing by identifying trends, improving workflows, and helping make our AP processes more efficient.

What You'll Do

• Manage full-cycle accounts payable, including invoice receipt, coding, approval, and processing.
• Process vendor invoices and expense reports accurately and timely.
• Maintain vendor relationships and resolve payment discrepancies.
• Review vendor statements and reconcile accounts.
• Maintain vendor setup and tax documentation, including W-9 and 1099 information.
• Reconcile the AP subledger to the general ledger.
• Prepare monthly AP aging reports and assist with month-end close.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Help maintain strong internal controls to prevent payment errors and fraud.
• Analyze payment trends and identify opportunities for savings or process improvements.
• Help improve AP workflows, systems, automation, and electronic payment processes.

What We're Looking For

• Foundational knowledge of accounting principles, bookkeeping, or accounts payable processes.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to financial accuracy.
• Excellent organization and ability to follow work through to completion.
• Good judgment and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to recognize discrepancies and confidently ask questions when something doesn't look right.
• Ability to analyze data and identify trends.
• Clear, professional communication and a collaborative approach.
• Comfortable learning new software and working in accounting or ERP systems.
• Sage experience is helpful but not required.
• Associate's or bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience will also be considered.

Why Join Goodwill Tenneva?

• Use your accounting skills to support an organization making a difference in the community.
• Build experience across the full accounts payable cycle.
• Work with vendors and teams throughout the organization.
• Contribute ideas that improve processes and efficiency.
• Competitive pay.
• Four weeks of paid time off (for full-time employees after introductory period).
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• 403(b) retirement plan.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.

Goodwill Industries of Tenneva is an Equal Opportunity Employer.