Accounts Payable Specialist

carolinapowercareers; South Carolina; On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

CarolinaPower seeks a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist to manage invoice entry, requisitions, and reimbursements. You will monitor holds, ensure timely payments, and uphold strict AP policies. The role supports process improvements and documentation within a collaborative team environment.

Qualifications include a high school diploma (accounting education preferred) and 1–2 years in AP. Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, is expected.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required; accounting education preferred.
• 1–2 years Accounts Payable experience preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office; Excel expertise highly desired.

Responsibilities

• Accurately enter customer invoices and requisitions in the accounting system.
• Monitor invoices on hold and allocate expenses to the correct accounting period.
• Process vendor payments and employee expense reimbursements with accuracy and timeliness.
• Ensure adherence to accounts payable policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Assist with development and evaluation of AP processes to improve efficiency.
• Maintain proper documentation and records.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Strong communication skills

Detail-oriented

Customer service skills

Team oriented

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Accounting-related higher education (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Teams

Job description

The Specialist, Accounts Payable is responsible for managing the timely and accurate processing of invoices, requisitions, and expense reimbursements. This role ensures adherence to accounts payable policies and internal controls, monitors outstanding items, and supports vendor payment processes. Additionally, the specialist provides administrative support, maintains office supplies, and assists with process improvements to enhance efficiency and compliance within the accounts payable function.

At PPC Partners we believe in the Power to Serve along with the Pursuit of Excellence. As such the following values guide our behaviors: A Servant's Heart -- Focus on the Needs of Others, Wisdom -- Insightful, Integrity -- Honesty and Trustworthy, Courage -- Decisive and Confident in Others, Humility -- Modest and Respectful, Passion -- Unfailing Dedication

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Invoice & Payment Processing:

• Accurately enter customer invoices and requisitions in the accounting system on a regular basis
• Monitor invoices placed on hold, ensuring timely resolution and proper expense allocation within the correct accounting period
• Process vendor payments and colleague expense reimbursements, ensuring accuracy and timeliness

A/P Management & Compliance:

• Ensure adherence to accounts payable policies, procedures, and internal controls to maintain accuracy and compliance
• Support the development and evaluation of accounts payable processes to improve efficiency and effectiveness
• Maintain proper documentation and records

Safety/Hazard Recognition & Elimination

• Pre-plan and identify the methods to eliminate hazards daily by work task.
• Execute skill in observing habits and hazards of others and bringing it to their attention.
• Uphold safety as the most important goal of our company. Support goal of achieving zero accidents.
• Promote and encourage open communication between field and office regarding all safety concerns, suggestions, improvements, and PPE needed.
• Obtain safety training as expected by all company personnel.

Qualifications and Requirements

• High School Diploma (or equivalent) required
• Higher education in a relevant field in accounting preferred
• 1-2 years' experience in Accounts Payable preferred

Experience, Skill and Abilities

• Positive safety attitude and personal integrity -- both are non-negotiable
• must be Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (including Excel, Word, Outlook, and Teams)
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Detail-oriented
• Strong Customer Service Skills
• Desire to actively contribute to a team environment

Physical Requirements

• Office environment, requiring sitting and standing and extended amounts of time using a computer/keyboard at a single workstation.

CarolinaPower is an Equal Opportunity Employer.