Accounts Payable Specialist

True Manufacturing; United States; Remote; USD 579,000 - 1,040,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Disability insurance

Health insurance

Flexible schedule

Work from home

Professional development assistance

Job summary

True Manufacturing is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to join our finance team. You will manage high-volume invoice processing, perform reconciliations, and ensure adherence to GAAP and SOX controls while maintaining strong vendor relationships.

You will work with Workday, SAP, and Oracle ERP, leverage Excel for data analysis, and support month-end closings and automation initiatives in a remote-friendly environment. Flexible schedule and growth opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Proven AP experience in corporate setting with GAAP and SOX exposure.
• Strong Excel data analysis skills (VLOOKUP, pivot tables).
• Experience with multiple ERP/payroll systems (Workday, SAP, Oracle ERP, ADP, Kronos).
• Ability to handle confidential information and manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Process and verify high volumes of invoices in ERP systems with accuracy.
• Perform detailed account reconciliations and double-entry bookkeeping.
• Respond to vendor inquiries about invoice status and payments.
• Execute timely payments using platforms like Paychex, ADP, or Kronos.
• Assist in month-end closing with journal entries and GL reconciliation.
• Support automation initiatives for AP processes.
• Collaborate with finance on GAAP/SOX compliance projects.
• Maintain confidentiality of sensitive vendor and payroll data.
• Contribute to process improvements in invoice workflows.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

SOX compliance

Excel analysis

Vendor relations

Attention to detail

Tools

Workday

SAP

Oracle ERP

ADP

Kronos

Job description

Job Overview

We are seeking an energetic and detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist to join our finance team. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for managing the company’s accounts payable processes, ensuring timely and accurate payment of invoices, maintaining strong vendor relationships, and supporting financial compliance standards. Your expertise will help streamline our financial operations, uphold GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles), and contribute to the overall health of our financial systems. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and possess a passion for precision and efficiency, this is an exciting opportunity to make a meaningful impact within our organization.

Responsibilities

• Process and verify high volumes of invoices using various financial software such as Workday, SAP, or Oracle ERP systems, ensuring accuracy and compliance with company policies.
• Perform detailed account reconciliations and double-entry bookkeeping to maintain accurate financial records.
• Manage vendor inquiries related to invoice status, payments, and discrepancies with professionalism and promptness.
• Execute timely payments through platforms like Paychex, ADP, or Kronos while adhering to internal controls and SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley Act) compliance standards.
• Utilize Excel data analysis skills, including formulas like VLOOKUP and advanced spreadsheet functions, to support audit preparations and financial reporting.
• Maintain confidentiality when handling sensitive information such as employee benefits data or vendor details.
• Assist in month-end closing activities by preparing journal entries related to accounts payable transactions and general ledger reconciliation.
• Support automation initiatives for accounts payable processes to improve efficiency using accounting software like QuickBooks, Sage, or PeopleSoft.
• Collaborate with the finance team on projects involving public accounting standards, governmental accounting practices, or non-profit accounting as needed.
• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts by recommending enhancements in invoice processing workflows or accounting systems.

Experience

• Proven experience in accounts payable functions within a corporate setting, ideally with exposure to financial software such as Workday, Ceridian, or UltiPro.
• Strong understanding of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and financial compliance requirements including SOX controls.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Excel data analysis, including formulas like VLOOKUP and pivot tables for reporting purposes.
• Familiarity with payroll management systems such as ADP or Kronos is a plus.
• Experience working with multiple accounting platforms such as QuickBooks, Sage, or PeopleSoft enhances your ability to adapt quickly.
• Knowledge of accounts receivable management, invoice processing, account reconciliation, and general ledger accounting is highly desirable.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to handle confidential information discreetly while managing multiple priorities effectively.
• Strong analytical skills combined with attention to detail ensure accuracy in all financial transactions and reports.

Join us in this vital role where your expertise will drive operational excellence! We value energetic professionals who are eager to contribute their skills toward maintaining robust financial health across our organization.

Pay: $87.50 - $755.50 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 403(b)
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Work from home

Work Location: Remote