Accounts Payable Specialist: Detail-Driven & Vendor-Focused

NEFCO; East Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Eight (8) holidays off – PAID!

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Health Savings Account and 401(k) with

company-paid life and short-term

Voluntary life insurance options

Paid Parental Leave Options

Voluntary Critical Illness, Accident,

Promote-from-within culture

Cross-training and skill development

Job summary

NEFCO is seeking an Accounts Payable Associate to manage entry, approval, and payment for a group of vendors. You will ensure timely payments and optimize discounts, acting as the main contact for inquiries from internal teams and suppliers.

The role requires strong attention to detail, experience with high-volume AP, and proficiency in MS Office; you will reconcile statements, resolve discrepancies, and participate in month-end close while maintaining internal controls.

Qualifications

• Prior AP or accounting experience with automated payables system.
• Strong attention to detail and problem solving.
• Ability to multi-task and prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in high-volume environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Office, especially Excel.

Responsibilities

• Process invoices using 3-way match and/or proper approval, and appropriate coding to ensure outstanding balances are paid timely.
• Accurately reconcile vendor statements and maintain positive vendor relationships.
• Respond to external/internal inquiries and resolve discrepancies related to invoices, purchase orders, statements and payments.
• Research and resolve aged AP, unbilled inventory, and additional variances.
• Communicate professionally via email and phone with external and internal partners.
• Participate in month end close activities.
• Perform ad hoc duties as necessary.
• Provide team coverage in other areas as needed.
• Adhere to internal controls, procedures, laws and confidentiality guidelines.

Skills

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Multi-tasking

Verbal and written communication

Tools

Excel

MS Office

Job description

NEFCO is seeking an Accounts Payable Associate to manage entry, approval, and payment for a group of vendors. You will ensure timely payments and optimize discounts, acting as the main contact for inquiries from internal teams and suppliers.

The role requires strong attention to detail, experience with high-volume AP, and proficiency in MS Office; you will reconcile statements, resolve discrepancies, and participate in month-end close while maintaining internal controls.