Jr AP Specialist

Addison Group; West Chester (Chester County); On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a Junior Accounts Payable Specialist to join their team in a friendly and collaborative office environment. This role is perfect for recent accounting graduates or those with light experience in accounts payable. You'll be responsible for processing invoices, reconciling vendor statements, and maintaining organized records. With hands-on training and exposure to accounting software, this position offers a fantastic opportunity to grow your accounting career. If you have a keen eye for detail and a passion for process improvement, this is the role for you!

Benefits

Relaxed Dress Code

Friendly Office Atmosphere

On-site Parking

Hands-on Training

Qualifications

• Recent accounting graduates or those with 1-2 years of accounts payable experience.
• Strong attention to detail and interest in process improvement.

Responsibilities

• Review and process invoices and purchase orders accurately.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Process Improvement

Collaboration

Education

Accounting Degree

Internship Experience

Tools

Great Plains

Excel

Proprietary Accounting Software

Job description

Job Title: Junior Accounts Payable Specialist

Company: Addison Group (Hiring for Our Client)

Job Type: Temp to Perm

Pay Rate: $24-$25 per hour

Location: West Chester, PA (On-site, 5 days a week)

Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (1-hour lunch, overtime eligible)

About the Role

Addison Group is seeking a detail-oriented Junior Accounts Payable Specialist for our client, a well-established company in the logistics industry. This role is a backfill due to an internal promotion, and our client is eager to bring someone on board within the next two weeks.

Key Responsibilities

1. Review and process invoices and purchase orders with accuracy
2. Match invoices with purchase orders and receipts to ensure consistency
3. Enter financial data into the accounting system
4. Prepare and issue payments via checks, electronic transfers, or other methods
5. Reconcile vendor statements with the accounts payable ledger
6. Investigate and resolve discrepancies in invoices and payments
7. Maintain organized vendor files and records
8. Communicate effectively with internal teams and external vendors regarding payment matters

Ideal Candidate Qualifications

1. Recent accounting graduate with internship or light experience preferred
2. If no degree, 1-2 years of accounts payable experience required
3. Strong attention to detail and accuracy
4. Interest in process improvement and automation
5. Experience in logistics or handling multiple vendors is a plus
6. Professional office etiquette and ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams

Work Environment & Perks

1. Relaxed dress code (jeans acceptable, but professionalism expected)
2. Friendly and collaborative office atmosphere
3. On-site parking available
4. Hands-on training with the AP Lead and direct reporting to the AP Manager
5. Exposure to Great Plains, Excel, and proprietary accounting software

If you are a motivated individual with a keen eye for detail, we encourage you to apply and take the next step in your accounting career!