Accounts Payable Specialist

Buyers Products Company; Mentor (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

PTO

Profit sharing

Career growth

Job summary

Buyers Products Company in Mentor, OH seeks a Senior Accounts Payable Specialist to join our Finance team. You will manage invoice processing across multiple entities, ensure accurate GL coding, and drive process improvements through automation.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years AP experience in high-volume environments, strong MS Excel skills, ERP familiarity, and a collaborative mindset to support cross-department initiatives.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Accounts Payable experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting AP activities for multi-entity operations.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and automated invoice processing.

Responsibilities

• Process supplier invoices accurately and timely per policies.
• Manage electronic invoice workflows using OCR and automation.
• Investigate and resolve invoice exceptions and discrepancies.
• Support a small AP team with training and coaching.
• Reconcile supplier statements and ensure GL accuracy.
• Assist with month-end close and 1099 reporting.

Skills

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

ERP systems

OCR software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Buyers Products Company, a leading manufacturer in the work truck industry, is seeking an experienced Senior Accounts Payable Specialist to join our Finance team. In this role, you will support Accounts Payable operations across multiple high-volume manufacturing and real estate entities, manage invoice processing workflows, resolve payment and reconciliation issues, and help ensure accurate and timely financial transactions. You will also play an important role in driving process improvements, supporting automation initiatives, and contributing to the overall efficiency of the Accounts Payable function.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in Accounts Payable, experience working in a high-volume environment, and a commitment to accuracy and continuous improvement. If you enjoy solving problems, collaborating across departments, leveraging technology to streamline processes, and taking ownership of your work, we'd like to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Strong knowledge of 3-way matching and ability to process supplier invoices accurately and timely in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Monitor and manage electronic invoice processing workflows utilizing OCR and automation applications, including reviewing data for accuracy and completeness.
• Investigate and resolve invoice exceptions generated through automated three-way match processes, including discrepancies related to pricing, quantities, receipts, coding, and payment terms.
• Assist in supporting a small team, including support with workloads, assisting with hiring efforts, and providing training and coaching.
• Assist and support the development, review, monitoring and follow-up of departmental metrics.
• Demonstrates adaptability and a continuous improvement mindset by embracing new technologies, automation solutions, and AI-enabled tools that increase efficiency, improve accuracy, and reduce manual processing within the Accounts Payable function.
• Monitor and manage accounts payable email inboxes and voicemails, responding promptly to supplier and internal inquiries.
• Verify general ledger coding and ensure appropriate approvals for non-purchase order invoices.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve outstanding items across multiple company entities.
• Reconcile Good Received, Not Invoice reports and resolve outstanding items.
• Maintain supplier master records, including address changes, tax classifications, and banking information.
• Process and manage weekly cash disbursements, including ACH transactions, wires and checks.
• Review supplier invoices for applicable use tax liability requirements.
• Assist with annual 1099 reporting and supplier tax compliance.
• Support Month End Processes, including reconciling AP and Accrual ledgers.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned to support the Finance Department.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Accounts Payable experience, preferably in a high-volume manufacturing environment.
• Experience supporting Accounts Payable activities for high volume multiple entities preferred.
• Experience working with ERP systems and automated invoice processing applications.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft 365 applications.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively across departments and with suppliers.
• Strong work ethic and sense of personal responsibility for work outcomes.

Education

• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or equivalent work experience preferred.

What We Offer

We believe in rewarding our employees for their hard work and commitment. As part of the Buyers Products team, you'll enjoy:

• Competitive pay
• Generous vacation and paid time off (PTO)
• Profit-sharing opportunities
• Career growth and advancement potential
• Additional employee programs, perks, and benefits

About Buyers Products Company

Established in 1946, Buyers Products Company is a premier manufacturer serving the work truck industry. Our products include durable truck boxes, heavy-duty towing equipment, hydraulics, controls, and trailer accessories. Our snow and ice equipment brands include SnowDogg® snowplows, SaltDogg® spreaders, and ScoopDogg® snow pushers.

Join a company with a long history of innovation, quality, and growth while building a rewarding career.