Accounts Payable Specialist

LHH; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

LHH is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist for a direct-hire role in the Winston-Salem area. The ideal candidate will handle high-volume AP with emphasis on 3-way matching, inventory-related purchases, and freight invoices, using ERP systems and Excel for research and reconciliation.

You will collaborate with purchasing, receiving, and vendors to resolve discrepancies and ensure accurate vendor records. Strong attention to detail and problem-solving are essential.

Qualifications

• Experience handling high-volume AP with accuracy.
• Proficiency in 3-way matching and PO-based purchases.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and Excel for research.

Responsibilities

• Process high-volume accounts payable invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Perform 3-way matching of purchase orders, receipts, and invoices.
• Review and reconcile freight invoices and inventory-related costs.
• Research discrepancies in pricing, quantities, and receiving.
• Partner with purchasing, receiving, and vendors to resolve exceptions.
• Verify inventory received before payment approval.
• Maintain vendor and payment records; assist with month-end tasks.
• Utilize ERP and Excel to investigate transactions and resolve issues.
• Identify opportunities to improve AP processes and controls.

Skills

AP experience

3-way matching

ERP systems

Excel

Vendor communication

Analytical skills

Tools

ERP software

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist for a direct hire opportunity in the Winston-Salem area. This role is ideal for an AP professional with strong experience in 3-way matching, inventory-related purchases, freight invoices, and ERP systems who enjoys researching and resolving discrepancies.

Key Responsibilities

• Process high-volume accounts payable invoices accurately and efficiently
• Perform 3-way matching of purchase orders, inventory receipts, and vendor invoices
• Review and reconcile freight invoices, shipping charges, and inventory-related costs
• Research discrepancies involving pricing, quantities, inventory receipts, freight, and vendor invoices
• Partner with purchasing, receiving, inventory/warehouse, operations, and vendors to resolve exceptions
• Verify inventory has been properly received before invoices are approved for payment
• Maintain accurate vendor and payment records
• Assist with AP reconciliations and month-end activities
• Utilize ERP systems and Excel to research transactions and resolve issues
• Identify opportunities to improve AP processes and internal controls

Qualifications

• Strong hands-on Accounts Payable experience
• 3-way matching experience required
• Experience working with inventory and PO-based purchases
• Experience processing or reconciling freight invoices
• Understanding of receiving and inventory-related AP discrepancies
• Strong ERP/accounting systems aptitude
• Solid Excel skills
• Ability to research and resolve pricing, quantity, receiving, inventory, and freight variances
• Strong attention to detail and analytical/problem-solving skills
• Ability to communicate effectively with vendors and internal departments