Accounts Payable Specialist

Synagro; Middle River (MD); On-site; USD 39,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Synagro is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist in Maryland to support the Accounting and Finance team. You will process invoices, execute payments, and assist with month-end close while maintaining audit-ready records.

You will perform three-way matching, manage large volumes (up to 1,200 invoices per month), and use NetSuite and MS Excel to ensure accuracy and timely payments in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of Accounts Payable experience.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred.
• Proficiency with ERP systems; NetSuite preferred.
• Strong Excel skills and accurate data entry.

Responsibilities

• Receive, review & process vendor invoices and check requests
• Perform three-way matching to ensure compliance
• Enter and upload invoices into ERP system (NetSuite)
• Distribute invoices to local offices for review and submission
• Ensure invoices are processed by close deadline in monthly close
• Review vendor statements, respond to inquiries and resolve discrepancies
• Maintain files and documentation, audit-ready records
• Prepare and execute payment runs
• Processing of daily treasury files

Skills

Accounts Payable

NetSuite

MS Excel

High volume

Time management

Education

Accounting Bachelor's Degree

Accounting courses

Tools

NetSuite (ERP)

Job description

Motivated Accounts Payable Specialist needed to help support the Accounting and Finance team at Synagro. This position will help oversee the company's financial obligations by processing invoices, executing payments, resolving discrepancies, and supporting month-end close requirements.

Essential Functions:

• Receive, review & process vendor invoices and check requests
• Perform three-way matching to ensure compliance
• Enter and upload invoices into companies ERP system (NetSuite)
• Distribute invoices to responsible local offices for review and submission
• Ensure that all invoices are processed by the close deadline in the monthly close schedule
• Review vendor statements, respond to vendor inquiries and resolve discrepancies
• Maintain files and documentation thoroughly and accurately, ensuring audit-ready records
• Prepare and execute payment runs
• Processing of daily treasury files

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Full life cycle Accounts Payable experience is a must - volume up to 1200 invoices per month.
• Ability to work independently and with a team in a fast-paced and high volume environment with emphasis on accuracy and timeliness.
• Self-starter with strong organizational, communication and time management skills.
• Strong problem solving skills, basic accounting principles knowledge, documentation and research skills.
• Thorough knowledge of accounts payable and general ledger systems and procedures, financial chart of account and month-end close procedures.
• Efficient in MS Office, with emphasis on MS Excel.

Qualifications:

• College level accounting classes or Accounting Bachelor's Degree (preferred)
• 1-3 years of previous related accounts payable experience
• Proficiency with ERP Systems, NetSuite working knowledge preferred
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills and accurate data entry abilities

Salary Range: $28.00-$35.00 per hour (commensurate with experience)

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all essential job functions, knowledge, skills, abilities, efforts, and physical or working conditions associated with a position.

AA/EOE/M/F/D/V

We thank all individuals for their interest in Synagro however only those selected for interviews will be contacted.

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