Accounts Payable Specialist

Randstad USA; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 37,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad USA is partnering with a premier food manufacturing and specialty culinary company in the Merrimack Valley region to hire an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist for their North Andover, MA facility. The role focuses on full-cycle AP, vendor management, and month-end close with ERP system improvements.

The ideal candidate has 1–2 years of AP experience and an Associate’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in hands-on Accounts Payable
• Associates degree in Accounting or Business Administration preferred
• Solid understanding of bookkeeping and core accounting principles

Responsibilities

• Full-Cycle AP: process vendor invoices with PO, receipts, and invoices with proper approvals
• Payments & Reconciliation: prepare weekly and ad hoc check runs and ACH payments; reconcile vendor statements
• Vendor & System Management: maintain vendor records and W-9; track POs; assist ERP optimization
• Month-End & Audits: take ownership of AP month-end close procedures including accruals and journal entries; support audits
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: work with operations, purchasing, and vendor partners to ensure smooth finances

Skills

Accounts Payable

Education

Associate's degree in Accounting or Business Administration

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

Randstad is partnering with a premier food manufacturing and specialty culinary company based in the Merrimack Valley region. Operating out of a state-of-the-art production facility, our client has spent over 15 years crafting high-quality gourmet foods and is currently experiencing rapid growth. We are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist with strong attention to detail to join their accounting team in the North Andover, MA area.

salary: $27 - $30 per hour

shift: First

work hours: 8 AM - 4 PM

education: Associate

Key Responsibilities

• Full-Cycle AP: Process vendor invoices accurately and efficiently, matching purchase orders, receipts, and invoices while ensuring proper approvals prior to payment.
• Payments & Reconciliation: Prepare weekly and ad hoc check runs and ACH payments; review and reconcile vendor statements, resolving any discrepancies promptly.
• Vendor & System Management: Set up and maintain accurate vendor records and W-9 documentation; track purchase orders and assist with ERP optimization and process improvements.
• Month-End & Audits: Take ownership of AP month-end close procedures (including accruals and journal entries), audit expense reports in Expensify, and support audit requests.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work closely with operations, purchasing, and vendor partners to support smooth financial operations.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate's degree in Accounting or Business Administration preferred.
• Experience: 1-2 years of hands-on Accounts Payable experience.
• Technical Skills: Solid understanding of bookkeeping and core accounting principles; experience with NetSuite is a plus.

Skills

• Accounts Payable

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 2 years
• Experience level: Experienced

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact [e-mail].

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Experience

• Experienced
• 2 years

Education

• Associates