Accounts Payable Specialist I

Jobtailor; Le Mars (IA); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is hiring for an Accounts Payable Professional to review, process, and manage supplier invoicing, ensuring accurate vendor assignments within AP systems. You will monitor Ariba workflows, resolve discrepancies, and support improvements in invoice-processing efficiency.

The role requires a Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance or equivalent, 1–3 years of related experience, and strong Excel/Office skills. FPC/CPP are a plus. This on-site position in Iowa services internal teams and vendors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent experience
• FPC and/or CPP preferred
• 1-3 years of related experience in Accounting, Finance or Payroll field preferred
• Knowledge of payroll regulations and requirements
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Intermediate skills with Microsoft Excel
• Understanding of transactional flow and processes in ERP systems
• Excellent organizational skills
• Strong communication and customer service skills
• Accuracy and strong attention to detail
• Effective problem-solving and analytical skills
• Ability to multitask, work independently, and determine priorities
• Adaptable and proactive, with ability to respond quickly to departmental demands
• Ability to work well within a close-knit team environment

Responsibilities

• Review and process invoices submitted by internal employees and UI Path Action Center, ensuring accurate vendor assignment within Accounts Payable systems
• Process invoices generated on supplier websites according to established procedures and approval requirements
• Monitor Ariba invoice workflows to ensure timely approvals and follow up on aging items with internal stakeholders
• Identify, research, and resolve invoice discrepancies and exceptions generated by the Invoice Agent
• Assist with physical mail processing, invoice intake, and preparation and distribution of outgoing checks
• Monitor the Accounts Payable inbox and respond to internal team and vendor inquiries
• Maintain documentation and records for audit and compliance requirements
• Collaborate with internal departments to resolve issues and improve invoice-processing efficiency
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to accounts payable processes and systems

Skills

Organizational Skills

Communication Skills

Customer Service Skills

Multitasking Ability

Team Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Bachelor's Degree in Finance

FPC Certification

CPP Certification

Tools

Invoice Processing

Accounts Payable Systems

Generally Accepted Accounting Principles

Payroll Regulations Knowledge

Microsoft Excel Proficiency

Microsoft Office Proficiency

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving Skills

Documentation Maintenance

Vendor Management

UI Path Action Center

Ariba

ERP Systems

Job description

• Review and process invoices submitted by internal employees and UI Path Action Center, ensuring accurate vendor assignment within Accounts Payable systems


• Process invoices generated on supplier websites according to established procedures and approval requirements


• Monitor Ariba invoice workflows to ensure timely approvals and follow up on aging items with internal stakeholders


• Identify, research, and resolve invoice discrepancies and exceptions generated by the Invoice Agent


• Assist with physical mail processing, invoice intake, and preparation and distribution of outgoing checks


• Monitor the Accounts Payable inbox and respond to internal team and vendor inquiries


• Maintain documentation and records for audit and compliance requirements


• Collaborate with internal departments to resolve issues and improve invoice-processing efficiency


• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to accounts payable processes and systems

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance or equivalent experience


• FPC and/or CPP preferred


• 1-3 years of related experience in Accounting, Finance or Payroll field preferred


• Knowledge of payroll regulations and requirements


• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office


• Intermediate skills with Microsoft Excel


• Understanding of transactional flow and processes in ERP systems


• Excellent organizational skills


• Strong communication and customer service skills


• Accuracy and strong attention to detail


• Effective problem-solving and analytical skills


• Ability to multitask, work independently, and determine priorities


• Adaptable and proactive, with ability to respond quickly to departmental demands


• Ability to work well within a close-knit team environment

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in Accounts Payable processes, including invoice processing, vendor management, and compliance with accounting principles. Proficient in utilizing ERP systems and Microsoft Office tools to enhance operational efficiency and accuracy.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Accounts Payable Management


• Invoice Processing


• ERP Systems Understanding


• FPC Certification


• Attention to Detail

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Invoice Processing


• Accounts Payable Systems


• Generally Accepted Accounting Principles


• Payroll Regulations Knowledge


• Microsoft Excel Proficiency


• Microsoft Office Proficiency


• Analytical Skills


• Problem-Solving Skills


• Documentation Maintenance


• Vendor Management

Soft Skills

• Organizational Skills


• Communication Skills


• Customer Service Skills


• Multitasking Ability


• Team Collaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting


• Bachelor's Degree in Finance


• FPC Certification


• CPP Certification

Industry Keywords

• Accounts Payable


• Invoice Discrepancies


• Compliance Requirements


• Continuous Improvement Initiatives

Tools & Technologies

• UI Path Action Center


• Ariba


• ERP Systems