Accounts Payable Specialist — Detail‑Oriented & Process Improver

Nucor; Bethlehem (Northampton County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Yearly UIG KPI bonus

Paid Vacation

Profit Sharing – 1x year payout ~17%

Tuition Reimbursement

Scholarship Program – $5,000 per child

Parental Leave

Low-cost medical, dental, vision after

Company-paid life and disability

Company matching 401(k)

Employee stock purchase plan

Job summary

Nucor in Bethlehem, PA is hiring an Accounts Payable Specialist to manage vendor invoices, coding, and related financial tasks. The role emphasizes accuracy, timely issue resolution, and strong customer service in a fast-paced finance team.

The position requires 3+ years in accounts payable, solid Excel skills, and the ability to learn ERP systems. Join a team focused on safety, efficiency, and professional growth within a leading steel products company.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 3+ years of accounts payable or related accounting experience.
• Working understanding of basic accounting principles, including GL coding, debits and credits.
• Strong data entry skills with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Ability to learn new ERP systems and accounting software.

Responsibilities

• Accurately enter and process vendor invoices and credit memos into the accounting system.
• Perform invoice validation and account coding to ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Conduct account and invoice analysis to identify discrepancies, trends, and opportunities for process improvement. Research, investigate, and resolve invoice and vendor account issues in a timely manner.
• Monitor open items and follow up proactively with vendors and internal stakeholders to resolve outstanding matters. Reconcile vendor statements and accounts to ensure completeness and accuracy.
• Prepare and maintain reports using Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, and data analysis tools.
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities related to accounts payable, including assisting with audits by providing supporting documentation and account analysis.
• Build and maintain positive working relationships with vendors.
• Collaborate with purchasing, operations, and finance teams to resolve discrepancies and improve invoice processing efficiency.
• Identify and recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency and internal controls.

Skills

Accounts payable

Data entry

Analytical abilities

Customer service

Vendor management

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associate's degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Nucor in Bethlehem, PA is hiring an Accounts Payable Specialist to manage vendor invoices, coding, and related financial tasks. The role emphasizes accuracy, timely issue resolution, and strong customer service in a fast-paced finance team.

The position requires 3+ years in accounts payable, solid Excel skills, and the ability to learn ERP systems. Join a team focused on safety, efficiency, and professional growth within a leading steel products company.