Accounts Payable Specialist

metropowercareers; South Carolina; On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

CarolinaPower seeks a detail-oriented Specialist, Accounts Payable to efficiently process invoices, requisitions, and expense reimbursements in a timely and accurate manner. You will uphold policies, control internal processes, and support vendor payments while maintaining audit trails and documentation.

This role emphasizes teamwork, strong MS Office skills, and a commitment to safety and process improvements that enhance efficiency and compliance across the accounts payable function.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Higher education in accounting preferred.
• 1–2 years' experience in Accounts Payable preferred.

Responsibilities

• Accurately enter invoices and requisitions in the accounting system on a regular basis.
• Monitor invoices on hold and ensure timely resolution and proper expense allocation.
• Process vendor payments and employee expense reimbursements with accuracy and timeliness.
• Ensure adherence to accounts payable policies and internal controls for accuracy and compliance.
• Support development and evaluation of AP processes to improve efficiency.
• Maintain proper documentation and records.
• Promote safety and Eliminate hazards as part of daily tasks within the workplace.
• Collaborate with field and office teams to communicate safety concerns and PPE needs.

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Excel

Strong communication

Detail-oriented

Customer service

Team player

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Higher education in accounting

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.