AP Specialist II

Toray Advanced Composites; Morgan Hill (CA); On-site; USD 43,201 - 69,127; Full time

Job summary

A leading composite materials supplier in California is seeking an AP Specialist II. This entry-level role involves ensuring timely and accurate accounts payable tasks, managing invoice processing, and handling expense reports. Requirements include a high school diploma, 1+ years of experience in accounting or finance, and familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics 365. The salary range is $31.36 - $50.18/hr, depending on skills and experience. Join a dynamic team driving efficiency in the financial operations of this innovative company.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of experience in Accounting/Finance.
• Internship experience in accounting is preferred.
• Able to deal sensitively with confidential material.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for ensuring accuracy of accounts payable deliverables.
• Process 2-way and 3-way invoice matches.
• Manage expense reports for compliance.

Skills

Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365

Advanced MS Excel skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal communication

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree

Job description

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Toray Advanced Composites (TAC) is a leading supplier of advanced composite materials for the aerospace, sporting goods, motorsport, and industrial markets. You will find our thermoset composite products on nearly every satellite, space launch vehicle, unmanned aircraft, military and commercial aircraft in production today. TAC also provides composites materials to industrial and recreational applications including mountain bikes, medical prosthetics, and sports equipment.

Our thermoplastic prepregs, known in the industry as Cetex®, are found in a wide range of commercial and military aircraft, including large wing structures and interior applications like seats and galleys. Our Cetex products are available in unidirectional tape or fabric form in a variety of engineered thermoplastic resins including PAEK, PEKK, PEEK, PPS, PEI as well as a full line of performance thermoplastics including Nylon, PET, PC/ABS, HDPE, and PP.

Summary of Functions

With minimal supervision, the Accounts Payable Specialist II will be responsible for ensuring timeliness and accuracy of accounts payable deliverables, including but not limited to month‑end close and associated financial reporting activities. This person will manage invoice process, vendor files and assist/prepare weekly check runs. Additionally, this person will manage expense reports to ensure accuracy of account coding to respective departments and accounts and preparing/recording of AP monthly accruals.

Major Duties and Requirements

With minimal supervision the Accounts Payable Specialist II will be responsible for:

Accounts Payable

• Responsible for ensuring timeliness and accuracy of accounts payable deliverables, including but not limited to the month‑end close and associated financial reporting activities
• Process 2‑way and 3‑way invoice match in Microsoft Dynamics 365
• Assist/prepare weekly payment runs include ACH, wire and check payments.
• Prepare and record AP monthly accruals
• Maintain vendor files and find process improvements for new suppliers
• Assist with annual 1099 reporting, ensure timely and accurate processing of 1099 forms
• Drive AP process improvements and automation

Travel Reimbursements/Expense reports

• Manage and review expense reports for compliance with T&E policy for accuracy and timely payments
• Process expense reports through Expense Wire reporting
• Reconcile monthly corporate credit card expenses

Other

• Assist/prepare audit schedules and assist with the external audit process
• Manage AP record keeping, filing, and other special projects as needed
• Partner with the Finance team and cross‑functional business partners to ensure efficiency and accuracy of information
• Serve as the center of excellence for AP for the business; both supporting ad hoc queries and continuous training

Experience and/or Education Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent required, bachelor’s degree preferred
• Internship experience in accounting is preferred
• Minimum 1 year of experience in Accounting/Finance, accounts payable and maintaining general ledgers
• Experience working in a fast‑paced manufacturing or composite environment preferred
• Knowledge working in Microsoft Dynamics 365 is preferred
• Strong computer skills, including advanced MS Excel skills, accounting software, 10 keys by touch preferred.
• Able to deal sensitively with confidential material and information
• Ability to maintain a high level of accuracy in preparing/entering financial information
• System implementation automation experience is a plus
• Excellent organizational skills
• Solid decision making, problem solving and analytical skills
• Excellent interpersonal, communication and the ability to work with all levels of the company.
• Must be able to effectively communicate (written and verbally) in English
• Willingness to work extended hours as needed
• Maintain work areas in a neat, orderly, and safe manner
• Follow safety procedures for PPE (personal protection equipment)

Salary range: $31.36 - $50.18/hr

Actual rate will depend on skills and experience

Physical Requirements

There are no special requirements of the job other than being to perform normal computer related tasks. No significant lifting requirements. Perform all duties in compliance with regulatory and company requirements.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

• Chemical Manufacturing

Toray Advanced Composites employment practices offer equal employment opportunity and do not discriminate against its employees or applicants because of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, or any other basis prohibited by law. Equal employment opportunity will be extended to all persons in all aspects of the employer/employee relationship, including recruitment, hiring, training, promotion, transfer, discipline, layoff, recall, and termination.