Senior Accounts Payable

Adecco Permanent Recruitment; Charlotte (NC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Senior Accounts Payable Specialist with strong SAP FICO and manufacturing experience is needed to own the full Procure-to-Pay cycle, process high-volume invoices with accuracy, and perform 2-way and 3-way matching.

You will collaborate with Procurement, Receiving, Manufacturing, and Accounting to drive process improvements, GR/IR reconciliations, fixed assets and month-end close, ensuring strong internal controls and audit readiness.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Accounts Payable experience.
• SAP FICO experience required.
• Experience with 3-way matching.
• Manufacturing industry experience strongly preferred.
• Knowledge of GR/IR, fixed assets, prepaid expenses, vendor reconciliations, and internal controls.
• Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, data analysis).
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Manage the complete invoice-to-payment process.
• Process high-volume invoices with exceptional accuracy.
• Perform 2-way and 3-way matching of invoices, purchase orders, and receipts.
• Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies, pricing variances, and payment issues.
• Support GR/IR reconciliations and clearing activities.
• Process fixed assets, prepaid expenses, and manufacturing-related AP transactions.
• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities.
• Support internal and external audits.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Receiving, Manufacturing, and Accounting teams to improve processes and resolve issues.

Skills

3-way matching

Analytical thinking

Vendor relations

Attention to detail

Communication

Tools

SAP FICO

Excel (Pivot, XLOOKUP)

Job description

Are you an experienced Accounts Payable professional with strong SAP expertise and a passion for process improvement? Our client is seeking a Senior Accounts Payable Specialist to join a growing manufacturing organization and play a key role in managing the full Procure-to-Pay (P2P) cycle.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage the complete invoice-to-payment process
• Process high-volume invoices with exceptional accuracy
• Perform 2-way and 3-way matching of invoices, purchase orders, and receipts
• Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies, pricing variances, and payment issues
• Support GR/IR reconciliations and clearing activities
• Process fixed assets, prepaid expenses, and manufacturing-related AP transactions
• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities
• Support internal and external audits
• Collaborate with Procurement, Receiving, Manufacturing, and Accounting teams to improve processes and resolve issues

Qualifications

• 5+ years of Accounts Payable experience
• SAP FICO experience required
• Experience with 3-way matching
• Manufacturing industry experience strongly preferred
• Knowledge of GR/IR, fixed assets, prepaid expenses, vendor reconciliations, and internal controls
• Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, data analysis)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

What You'll Bring

• Attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Strong communication and vendor relationship management skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on efficiency and process optimization

This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable and growing organization where you can make a direct impact on financial operations and process excellence.

The specific compensation for this role will be determined based on the education, experience, location, and skill set of the individual selected for this position.