Accounts Payable Specialist

Cummins; United States; Remote; USD 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Cummins is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to manage vendor invoices, ensure accurate coding and approvals, and help maintain clean records for reliable financial reporting. The role emphasizes confidentiality and robust data handling.

You will reconcile statements, assist with month-end close, and use ERP/accounting software to analyze data while adhering to SOX controls. This is a remote position in the United States.

Qualifications

• Experience processing invoices and reconciling vendor statements.
• Strong Excel skills including formulas, VLOOKUP, and data analysis.
• Familiarity with SOX controls and general ledger reconciliation.

Responsibilities

• Review, code, and process invoices with proper approvals.
• Reconcile vendor statements and prepare journal entries as needed.
• Maintain general ledger records and assist with month-end close and audits.
• Use spreadsheets and accounting software to track transactions and analyze data.
• Support reliable financial reporting and compliance.

Skills

Accounts payable

Accounting

Bookkeeping

Data entry

Account reconciliation

General ledger

Debits and credits

Double-entry bookkeeping

Excel (formulas, VLOOKUP)

Confidential data handling

Tools

Workday

Paychex

QuickBooks

Quicken

Sage

ADP

Kronos

PeopleSoft

Ceridian

HRIS platforms

Job description

Job Overview

As an Accounts Payable Specialist, you'll keep vendor payments and financial records accurate, organized, and moving on schedule. You'll process invoices, verify supporting details, resolve discrepancies, and maintain clear records in accounting systems. Your work will support reliable financial reporting and strong compliance practices.

Responsibilities

• Review, code, and process invoices; confirm approvals and supporting documentation before payment.
• Reconcile vendor statements and accounts, investigate discrepancies, and prepare journal entries as needed.
• Maintain general ledger records and assist with month-end close, audits, and financial compliance, including applicable Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) controls.
• Use spreadsheets and accounting software to track transactions, analyze data, and maintain confidential information.
• Your impact: Accurate invoice processing helps vendors receive timely payments and gives finance teams dependable records for reporting and decisions.

Skills

• Essential: Accounts payable, accounting, bookkeeping, data entry, account reconciliation, general ledger accounting, debits and credits, double-entry bookkeeping, and strong analysis skills.
• Essential: Proficiency with Microsoft Office, especially Excel formulas, VLOOKUP, and spreadsheet data analysis; careful handling of confidential information.
• Preferred: Experience with accounts payable automation, financial software, payroll, accounts receivable, corporate or non-profit accounting, public accounting, tax, governmental accounting, benefits administration, or human resources.
• Familiarity with accounting and finance concepts, financial compliance, technical accounting, and general ledger reconciliation is an asset.
• Experience with Workday, Paychex, QuickBooks, Quicken, Sage, ADP, Kronos, UltiPro, PeopleSoft, Ceridian, or other accounting systems and HRIS platforms is welcome.

Pay: $26.57 - $32.00 per hour

Work Location: Remote