ERP-Driven Accounts Payable Specialist

Sefar Inc; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

Sefar North America is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to manage and process payments to vendors and suppliers, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. You will contribute to daily financial operations and maintain strong relationships with partners across borders.

The role requires 2–3 years of AP/GL experience, solid Excel/Word skills, and meticulous attention to detail. Manufacturing AP and currency exchange knowledge are pluses within a global fabric company.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–3 years computerized Accounts Payable and General Ledger experience.
• Detail-oriented with strong accuracy and communication skills.
• Experience with foreign currency conversion and exchange rates is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Process all foreign vendor invoices (non-Sefar) for payment according to pre-determined term.
• Process all Sefar A.G. invoices for payment.
• Process all domestic invoices on a timely basis to avoid all lost discounts.
• Process all foreign and domestic broker bills.
• Issue all company ACH and checks in payment of invoices.
• Handle vendor payment inquiries.
• Reconcile vendor statements, monthly (Swiss & Non-Swiss).
• Reconcile Accounts Payable account with A/P Aging Report for month-end schedule.
• Reconcile and process travel and entertainment reports according to Sefar's T&E policy; A/R refunds; flexible health/dependent care checks.
• Track open credit memos with vendors.
• Clear A/P checks in LN according to Bank Statement.
• Assist in the monthly accounting close.
• Assist in the year-end audit.
• Prepare annual 1099’s.
• Enter PO receipt and complete ship step for products direct shipped to customer or vendors.
• Assist in annual Budget process by entering information into LN.
• File and pay annual Statements of Information for each state.
• Special projects as assigned by the Division Controller.

Skills

Accounts Payable

General Ledger

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Associate's Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Excel

Word

Windows

LN ERP

Job description

Sefar North America is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to manage and process payments to vendors and suppliers, ensuring accuracy and timeliness. You will contribute to daily financial operations and maintain strong relationships with partners across borders.

The role requires 2–3 years of AP/GL experience, solid Excel/Word skills, and meticulous attention to detail. Manufacturing AP and currency exchange knowledge are pluses within a global fabric company.