Accounts Payable Specialist — Detail-Driven & Cross-Training

Sliters Lumber & Building Supply; Somers (MT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

401(k) retirement plan

Bonuses

Medical and Dental insurance

Life insurance and disability coverage

Job summary

Sliters Lumber & Building Supply is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to manage vendor invoices, matching with POs, and maintaining open PO files. The role requires attention to detail and strong communication to resolve discrepancies.

The ideal candidate will have 2 years of AP experience, basic bookkeeping knowledge, and proficient Excel skills. We offer comprehensive benefits and a supportive team culture.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in payables or related field.
• Detail oriented and organized.
• Accurate 10-keying.
• Ability to follow instructions.
• Ability to clearly communicate internally and externally to resolve discrepancies.
• Basic understanding of accounts payable / accounting / general ledger.
• Excel skills are preferred.

Responsibilities

• Receive and process vendor invoices by matching them with purchase orders and receiving documents.
• Maintain open files for purchase orders.
• Code and seek approval for invoices scheduled for payment and special check requests.
• Print, verify and maintain accounts payable voucher reports, open / aging reports, disbursement reports and journals.
• Receive and answer phone calls from vendors and other departments in regard to payment status of invoices.
• Process check runs.
• Assist team members process receiving documents based on purchase orders.
• Cross-train to serve as a back-up role for accounts receivable processing and customer account maintenance.
• Perform day end closing procedures, including Saturdays, on rotation with other staff members.
• Other duties as requested as a member of the store team, including answering phones, assisting with putting away freight, and assisting customers at point of sale

Skills

Payables experience

Attention to detail

10-key proficiency

Communication skills

Following instructions

Discrepancy resolution

GL knowledge

Excel skills

Industry experience (building supplies

Tools

Excel

Job description

Sliters Lumber & Building Supply is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to manage vendor invoices, matching with POs, and maintaining open PO files. The role requires attention to detail and strong communication to resolve discrepancies.

The ideal candidate will have 2 years of AP experience, basic bookkeeping knowledge, and proficient Excel skills. We offer comprehensive benefits and a supportive team culture.