Accounts Payable Specialist: Precise & Timely Payments

United Performance Metals; Hamilton (OH); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

United Performance Metals is seeking an Accounts Payable Associate to support accurate, timely processing of vendor invoices, employee reimbursements, and related payments in a controlled environment. The role emphasizes attention to detail, professional communication with vendors and internal teams, and reliable documentation to support monthly closings and audits.

Ideal candidates have an associate degree and a year of experience, with strong Excel/Word skills and familiarity with ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field preferred.
• At least one year of accounts payable or related accounting experience preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy; ability to handle confidential information.

Responsibilities

• Process, record, and reconcile accounts payable transactions accurately and timely.
• Review invoices, employee reimbursements, and supporting documentation to ensure proper approval, coding, and compliance with Finance policies and procedures.
• Process company credit card activity and employee expense reports.
• Maintain current vendor accounts and support invoice processing and payment functions.
• Communicate with vendors to resolve invoice discrepancies, past due balances, credits, and payment questions.
• Track credits owed to the Company and ensure credits are properly applied to vendor payments.
• Reconcile monthly vendor statements and follow up on outstanding items.
• Assist with posting daily deposits and supporting related accounting activities as needed.
• Maintain organized accounts payable files and documentation in accordance with Company recordkeeping practices.
• Assist with annual and interim audit requests by providing documentation, reconciliations, and other support as needed.

Skills

Attention to detail

Confidential information handling

Effective communication

Education

Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

ERP systems

Job description

United Performance Metals is seeking an Accounts Payable Associate to support accurate, timely processing of vendor invoices, employee reimbursements, and related payments in a controlled environment. The role emphasizes attention to detail, professional communication with vendors and internal teams, and reliable documentation to support monthly closings and audits.

Ideal candidates have an associate degree and a year of experience, with strong Excel/Word skills and familiarity with ERP systems.