Accounts Payable Specialist — Growth & Process Improvement

American Food & Vending; Mattydale (NY); On-site; USD 33,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical plans

401K with company match

Employee Referral Bonus

Employee Assistance Program

Learning and advancement opportunities

Job summary

American Food & Vending in Liverpool, NY is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to manage full AP processes and ensure timely, accurate payments to vendors. This full-time role requires on-site work at our corporate HQ in Liverpool.

You will reconcile vendor statements, coordinate approvals, and collaborate with procurement to optimize payment workflows while staying current with accounting standards and internal controls.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in accounting/business or related field preferred.
• 2+ years in an accounting office or similar role.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office platform, including Excel.
• Experience using various ERP systems (Microsoft Great Plains experience preferred).
• This role requires full time in person work at the corporate HQ in Liverpool.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full cycle of accounts payable processes, including invoice processing, verification, and timely payments.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of vendor invoices and expense reports.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies or issues proactively.
• Coordinate with internal departments to obtain necessary approvals for invoices and expense reports.
• Respond promptly to vendor inquiries and communicate effectively to resolve payment-related issues.
• Collaborate with the procurement team to streamline purchasing processes and improve vendor relationships.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and contribute to the implementation of best practices.
• Stay updated on relevant accounting standards and regulations affecting accounts payable functions.
• Provide support and assistance to other members of the finance team as needed.

Skills

Excel

Microsoft Office

Education

Associate's degree in accounting/business

Tools

Microsoft Great Plains

ERP systems

Job description

American Food & Vending in Liverpool, NY is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to manage full AP processes and ensure timely, accurate payments to vendors. This full-time role requires on-site work at our corporate HQ in Liverpool.

You will reconcile vendor statements, coordinate approvals, and collaborate with procurement to optimize payment workflows while staying current with accounting standards and internal controls.