Accounts Payable Specialist + Inventory + Council Bluffs

Lutz; Council Bluffs (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Lutz in Council Bluffs, IA seeks an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a tight-knit finance team. You will handle high-volume AP, manage vendor inquiries, and ensure accurate PO invoice matching in a parts/inventory-focused environment.

Ideal candidates are detail-oriented, dependable, and capable of meeting tight deadlines while using Excel, Outlook, and Smartsheet to track and resolve issues. This is a hands-on role with growth opportunities within finance.

Qualifications

• 1 year of accounts payable experience, ideally with inventory
• Experience with purchase orders and invoice matching
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
• Excel and Outlook proficiency; Smartsheet a plus

Responsibilities

• Process a high volume of vendor invoices accurately
• Match invoices to purchase orders and verify pricing, taxes, discounts
• Ensure invoices are properly coded and approved
• Reconcile vendor statements and research discrepancies
• Communicate with vendors and internal teams to resolve issues
• Maintain organized AP records
• Assist with month-end AP responsibilities
• Support additional accounting projects as needed

Skills

Accounts Payable

Purchase Orders

Invoice Matching

High-Volume AP

Attention to Detail

Communication

Excel

Outlook

Smartsheet

Tools

Smartsheet

Excel

Outlook

Job description

Accounts Payable Specialist Inventory Council Bluffs

If you enjoy accounts payable work but want to be part of a team where people actually know one another, this could be a great fit. We’re partnering with our client, a stable, team-oriented organization looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist who is comfortable working in a high-volume environment and understands the ins and outs of parts and inventory-related AP.

This is a great opportunity for someone who is detail-oriented, organized, and confident working through purchase orders, invoices, discrepancies, and vendor questions while supporting a close-knit accounting team.

What You’ll Do

• Process a high volume of vendor invoices accurately and efficiently
• Match invoices to purchase orders and verify pricing, discounts, taxes, and other details
• Ensure invoices are properly coded and approved
• Reconcile vendor statements and research discrepancies
• Communicate with vendors and internal team members to resolve payment or invoice issues
• Maintain organized and accurate AP records
• Assist with month-end accounts payable responsibilities
• Support additional accounting projects as needed

What They’re Looking For

• 1 year of accounts payable experience, ideally involving parts or physical inventory
• Experience working with purchase orders and invoice matchingComfortable handling high-volume AP
• Strong attention to detail and ability to catch discrepancies
• Organized, dependable, and able to manage deadlines independently
• Strong communication and problem‑solving skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Outlook
• Smartsheet experience is a plus

Why Consider It?

This organization values loyalty, teamwork, and long-term employee relationships.

The company also offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits.

If you’re an AP professional who enjoys working with inventory, purchase orders, and vendors and you’re looking for a stable place to grow, we’d love to connect.