Accounts Payable Specialist, Manufacturing

NIKEL PRECISION GROUP; Saco (ME); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Nikel Precision Group is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to manage day-to-day accounts payable activities within our precision manufacturing operation. The successful candidate will handle invoices, coding, vendor interactions, and weekly/monthly close deadlines with accuracy and discretion.

This role requires at least two years of full-cycle AP experience, ERP proficiency, and a detail‑oriented, independent work style.

Qualifications

• Two years of recent, full-cycle accounts payable experience.
• Experience coding and entering invoices, matching invoices to purchase orders and receiving records, reconciling vendor statements, and resolving discrepancies.
• Experience preparing or supporting vendor payment runs.
• Experience using accounting or ERP software.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, including sorting, filtering, and basic formulas.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
• Dependable, proactive work habits with a professional, service-oriented approach.
• Strong attention to detail and discretion with confidential financial information.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Review, code, route for approval, enter, and post vendor invoices.
• Match invoices against purchase orders and receiving documentation.
• Monitor the accounts payable inbox and vendor portals to ensure invoices are processed promptly.
• Reconcile vendor statements and obtain missing invoices, credits, or supporting documentation.
• Research and resolve pricing, quantity, freight, tax, and payment discrepancies with vendors and internal departments.
• Prepare weekly vendor payment runs and supporting documentation for Controller review and approval.
• Review and post company credit card expenses and approved employee expense reports.
• Maintain accurate vendor records and organized accounts payable documentation.
• Assist with month-end accounts payable activities, reconciliations, aging reviews, and audit requests.
• Identify recurring issues, recommend practical process improvements, and cross-train on selected accounting functions while maintaining accounts payable as the primary responsibility.

Skills

Accounts payable

Full-cycle AP

Vendor management

Excel

ERP software

Attention to detail

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Nikel Precision Group is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to manage day-to-day accounts payable activities within our precision manufacturing operation. The successful candidate will handle invoices, coding, vendor interactions, and weekly/monthly close deadlines with accuracy and discretion.

This role requires at least two years of full-cycle AP experience, ERP proficiency, and a detail‑oriented, independent work style.