Accounts Payable Specialist
$42,000 - $52,000
Are you an accounts payable professional who enjoys working in a fast-paced environment and being part of process improvements? We are seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to support a growing organization as it undergoes a major ERP system transition. This position will play a vital role in maintaining smooth AP operations while helping the finance team navigate system enhancements and operational changes.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives on problem-solving, managing high-volume workloads, and collaborating with internal teams and vendors to ensure efficient payment processing.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Process a high volume of invoices daily while ensuring accuracy, proper approvals, and timely payment processing
- Review invoices for coding accuracy, supporting documentation, and compliance with company policies
- Act as the primary point of contact for vendor payment inquiries and account-related questions
- Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies, pricing variances, and payment issues
- Coordinate with purchasing, operations, accounting, and leadership teams to ensure timely invoice approvals
- Set up and maintain vendor records, including tax documentation and payment information
- Monitor accounts payable aging and assist with payment scheduling and cash flow requirements
- Support payment processing activities, including ACH, wire, and check disbursements
- Assist with month-end close procedures by preparing AP reconciliations and related reporting
- Manage accounts payable responsibilities across multiple entities, locations, or business units
- Participate in ERP implementation activities, including testing, validation, data review, and process documentation
- Help identify inefficiencies and recommend improvements that enhance workflow accuracy and productivity
- Ensure compliance with internal controls, company policies, and accounting procedures
- Provide support for audits and other requests requiring AP documentation and reporting
Qualifications
- 2+ years of accounts payable experience in a high-volume processing environment
- Strong knowledge of invoice processing, three-way matching, vendor maintenance, and payment procedures
- Ability to manage large workloads while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail
- Excellent organizational and time management skills
- Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities
- Effective communication skills and a customer-service-oriented approach
- Ability to work independently while collaborating with cross-functional teams
- Comfortable adapting to changing priorities, processes, and technology platforms