Accounts Payable Specialist Watson Refrigeration | Raleigh, NC

EEC Acquisition, LLC; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 43,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Watson Refrigeration in Raleigh, NC is seeking an organized Accounts Payable Specialist to support our accounting operations on-site. You will process invoices, coordinate payments, and maintain records with a focus on accuracy and timely resolutions.

The role requires attention to detail, ability to manage multiple priorities, and proficient use of Excel and accounting software. On-site work is required in our Raleigh office.

Qualifications

• Previous accounts payable experience is required.
• Accurate data entry and attention to detail.
• Able to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
• Clear communication with vendors.
• Experience with accounting software and Excel.
• BuildOps experience is a plus, not required.

Responsibilities

• Review, enter, and process vendor invoices accurately and promptly.
• Match invoices to purchase orders and documentation.
• Research and resolve discrepancies in invoices, POs, and payments.
• Prepare and process vendor payments per procedures.
• Communicate with vendors on invoice questions and payment status.
• Reconcile vendor statements and follow up on outstanding items.
• Maintain organized AP records and supporting docs.
• Coordinate with internal teams for approvals and corrections.
• Assist with other accounting and administrative tasks as needed.

Skills

Vendor invoices processing

PO matching

Data entry

Excel

Vendor communications

Tools

Accounting software

Microsoft Excel

BuildOps

Job description

Accounts Payable Specialist Watson Refrigeration | Raleigh, NC Full-Time | On-Site

Watson Refrigeration is looking for an organized, detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist to support our accounting operations. This is a hands-on role focused on processing invoices, coordinating vendor payments, maintaining accurate records, and resolving discrepancies. This position must work in our Raleigh office. Remote work is not available.

What You’ll Do

• Review, enter, and process vendor invoices accurately and promptly.
• Match invoices to purchase orders and supporting documentation.
• Research and resolve discrepancies involving invoices, purchase orders, and payments.
• Prepare and process vendor payments according to established procedures.
• Communicate with vendors about invoice questions, payment status, and account discrepancies.
• Reconcile vendor statements and follow up on outstanding items.
• Maintain organized accounts payable records and supporting documentation.
• Work with internal teams to obtain approvals and resolve missing or incorrect information.
• Assist with other accounting and administrative tasks as needed.

What We’re Looking For

• Previous accounts payable or related accounting experience.
• Strong attention to detail and accurate data entry skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Clear communication skills and a professional approach to vendor relationships.
• Comfort working with accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
• BuildOps experience is a plus, but not required.
• Ability to work on-site in our Raleigh office.

About Smart Care

Smart Care is a national repair and service provider for commercial foodservice, refrigeration, and cold storage equipment. Our offering of comprehensive mechanical services includes hot side cooking equipment, stand-alone refrigeration, specialty coffee and beverage, complex rack refrigeration and HVAC.

Smart Care is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected class status. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. If you need a reasonable accommodation with respect to Smart Care’s application or hiring process due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources department at [e-mail].

Smart Care is a national repair and service provider for commercial foodservice, refrigeration, and cold storage equipment. Our offering of comprehensive mechanical services includes hot side cooking equipment, stand-alone refrigeration, specialty coffee and beverage, complex rack refrigeration and HVAC. Our strong reputation and leading customer service stems from our high-quality technician base, breadth of services and quick response times.

We are OEM-agnostic with the ability to service more than 10,000 types of equipment – giving you a valuable, single source provider to all your kitchen and refrigeration equipment needs. As we continue to build upon our foundation of world class technicians and national coverage, it is centered around how to better serve our broad range of customers – from grocery to restaurants, from corporate dining to hospitality, from large entertainment venues to higher education, from cold storage to convenience stores, from healthcare to casinos.