Senior AP Specialist: Precision Payables & Invoices

Whelen Engineering; Cedar Lake (CT); On-site; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Whelen Engineering, located in Chester, CT, seeks an Accounts Payable Specialist II to manage vendor invoices and supplier accounts in a manufacturing setting. You will perform high-volume AP tasks, three-way matching, and ensure accurate GL coding while collaborating with Purchasing and Operations.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in AP within manufacturing, strong analytical skills, and proficiency with ERP systems such as SAP Concur or Epicor.

Qualifications

• Solid understanding of accounts payable processes and vendor reconciliations.
• Experience with purchase orders and three-way matching.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively with vendors and internal departments.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word & Excel.

Responsibilities

• Accounts Payable Operations: Process vendor invoices accurately and in a timely manner, including high-volume and exception-based transactions.
• Three-way matching of purchase orders, receipts, and invoices.
• Verify pricing, quantities, freight, and tax for invoice accuracy.
• Ensure proper general ledger coding and compliance with controls.
• Maintain documentation within the ERP system.

Skills

Accounts payable

Vendor reconciliations

Three-way matching

ERP systems (SAP, Epicor)

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Vendor communication

Education

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Equivalent combination of education and experience

2+ years AP experience in manufacturing

Tools

SAP Concur

Epicor

Job description

Whelen Engineering, located in Chester, CT, seeks an Accounts Payable Specialist II to manage vendor invoices and supplier accounts in a manufacturing setting. You will perform high-volume AP tasks, three-way matching, and ensure accurate GL coding while collaborating with Purchasing and Operations.

Ideal candidates have 2+ years in AP within manufacturing, strong analytical skills, and proficiency with ERP systems such as SAP Concur or Epicor.