Audit-Ready AP & T&E Specialist

Rippling, Inc.; Clarksburg (MD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

PTO 20 days

Parental leave (7 weeks)

Tuition reimbursement ($9k)

401(k) matching up to 4%

Job summary

Forterra is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable (AP) Specialist to join our finance team. This role manages full-cycle AP with emphasis on T&E reports and corporate card transactions, ensuring accurate, timely payments and strict policy compliance.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance and 1–3 years of AP or general accounting experience, with proficiency in Excel and ERP systems; knowledge of Concur/Expensify is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience).
• 1–3 years of accounts payable or general accounting experience preferred.
• Experience with T&E systems (e.g., Concur, Expensify) is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting/ERP systems.
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and compliance.
• Solid understanding of internal controls and audit processes.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices, ensuring proper coding, approval, and timely payment.
• Manage employee travel and expense (T&E) reports, including detailed review, validation, and reimbursement.
• Reconcile corporate credit card transactions and ensure all expenses are properly documented and policy compliant.
• Maintain complete, accurate, and audit-ready records for all AP and T&E transactions.
• Ensure adherence to internal controls and company expense policies; identify and escalate non-compliant transactions.
• Prepare and organize supporting documentation for internal and external audits.
• Assist auditors by providing requested reports, reconciliations, and transaction-level support.
• Maintain clear audit trails for all transactions, including approvals and supporting receipts.
• Support month-end close activities, including accruals, account reconciliations, and variance explanations.
• Respond to vendor and employee inquiries regarding payments, expenses, and policies.

Skills

Attention to detail

Compliance

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Concur

Expensify

Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Forterra is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable (AP) Specialist to join our finance team. This role manages full-cycle AP with emphasis on T&E reports and corporate card transactions, ensuring accurate, timely payments and strict policy compliance.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance and 1–3 years of AP or general accounting experience, with proficiency in Excel and ERP systems; knowledge of Concur/Expensify is a plus.