Accounts Payable Specialist II

Beacon Roofing Supply, Inc; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading roofing supply company in North Carolina seeks an Accounts Payable Specialist II to manage credit memos and invoice discrepancies. The ideal candidate will have at least three years of experience in Accounts Payable and a Bachelor's degree in accounting. This hybrid role emphasizes communication and analytical skills while providing a supportive environment for growth and process improvement. Benefits include health insurance and a 401(k) plan.

Benefits

401(k) with employer match

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid time off, company holidays, and parental leave

Employee assistance program (EAP)

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Accounts Payable or Accounting experience required.
• Ability to research and resolve variances and issues.
• Intermediate Excel skills necessary.

Responsibilities

• Reconcile, research, and resolve credit memos and complicated invoices.
• Provide customer service for inquiries from suppliers.
• Research and recommend improvements to AP processes.

Skills

Accounts Payable processing

Analytical reasoning

Communication skills

Attention to detail

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Job description

We’re looking for bold, entrepreneurial talent ready to help build something extraordinary — and reshape the future of building products distribution.

QXO is a publicly traded company founded by Brad Jacobs with the goal of building the market-leading company in the building products distribution industry. On April 30, 2025, QXO completed its first acquisition: Beacon Building Products, a leading distributor in the sector.

We are building a customer-focused, tech-enabled, and innovation-driven business that will scale rapidly through accretive M&A, organic growth, and greenfield expansion. Our strategy is rooted in delivering exceptional customer experiences, improving operational efficiency, and leveraging data, digital tools, and AI to modernize a historically under-digitized industry.

What you'll do:

This position demands a critical thinking accounting professional that is accurate, detail-oriented, and a self-starter. The Accounts Payable Specialist II - Problem Resolution has primary responsibility for reconciling, researching, and resolving credit memos and complicated problem invoices or requests in accordance with all company and department policies and procedures. The ideal candidate will have experience in processing Accounts Payable related to inventory purchases, a thorough understanding of 3-way and 2-way match, General Ledger exception coding, Excel usage at an Intermediate level, and excellent communication skills. This position works closely with our vendors, QXO branches, Accounts Payable leadership, and other Accounts Payable Specialists.

• Monitor and resolve critical and complicated variances, issues and requests received in the branch support mailbox or invoice workflow according to established guidelines and procedures.
• Research and code credit memos promptly and accurately with strict adherence to established guidelines on limits of authority.
• Proactively communicate required resolution steps clearly and accurately (written and verbal) to buyers, vendors, and team members for timely resolution of variances and issues.
• Perform 3-way and 2-way matching as needed to resolve issues.
• Provide timely customer service for all calls, emails and questions from suppliers or internal customers.
• Request and follow-up on additional required documentation from suppliers and/or branches.
• Submit miscellaneous balances for correcting adjustment after thorough research.
• Index critical invoice data elements for workflow processing.
• Identify and escalate repeating patterns and root causes.
• Research and recommend improvements to processes and procedures within the AP function aimed at improving efficiency and effectiveness.
• Provide out of office and overflow support for other AP team members.
• Perform various other AP duties as assigned by management.

What you'll bring:

• Minimum of three (3) years previous Accounts Payable or Accounting experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field, or equivalent professional experience.
• Excellent communication skills both oral and written with a customer service and professional approach.
• Strong analytical reasoning skills with the ability to investigate variances and issues as they arise.
• Intermediate skills in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and ability to learn new software and systems.
• Intermediate understanding of General Ledger and common Accounts Payable entries.
• Ability to work well in a team environment or independently.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail while handling multiple tasks and prioritizing appropriately.
• Thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-oriented environment.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Willing and able to discuss and resolve variances and issues over the phone.
• Self-starter with a growth mindset and a can-do attitude.
• No travel required.
• This role is hybrid, requiring attendance for scheduled meetings, training, and rotational tasks. While in the office, the workspace will be in a quiet open environment seated within a cubicle.

What you'll earn:

• 401(k) with employer match
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• PTO, company holidays, and parental leave
• Paid training and certifications
• Legal assistance and identity protection
• Pet insurance
• Employee assistance program (EAP)

QXO is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected status.