Specialist, Accounts Payable

BlueScope Buildings North America, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

North Star BlueScope Steel is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to ensure timely and accurate processing of AP invoices, support vendor relationships, and optimize cash-flow management.

The role requires an Associate degree in Accounting or 3 years of progressive accounting experience, with preferred Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance and experience with large ERP systems. Strong Excel skills and paperless processes are essential.

Qualifications

• Associates degree in Accounting or 3 years of progressive experience in Finance or Accounting.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance preferred.
• 3 years of experience in Accounting or Finance, preferably in a manufacturing organization.
• Experience with a large ERP system.
• Experience working in a paperless Accounting environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including organizing, analyzing, and reconciling financial data.

Responsibilities

• Process Accounts Payable invoices timely and accurately to support vendor relationships and cash-flow management.
• Match invoices to supporting documentation and purchase orders; enter appropriate account coding; process payments.
• Support tax compliance and accounting controls through reviews, reporting, and reconciliations.
• Prepare audit support as assigned.
• Contribute to month-end close accuracy and timeliness.
• Assist with special projects supporting continuous improvement efforts.
• Maintain electronic documentation of AP processes and procedures for standard work and training.
• Coordinate with Operations, Procurement, Logistics, and IT to enhance AP automation.

Education

Associate degree in Accounting

Tools

ERP system

Job description

Summary: Responsible for timely and accurate processing of Accounts Payable invoices to support vendor relationships, capture available discounts, and ensure proper cash-flow management. Partners with internal stakeholders to resolve invoice exceptions and maintain accurate financial records.

Duties and Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Resolve Accounts Payable exceptions by reviewing, validating, and reconciling invoices, receiving documents, and purchase orders.
• Perform daily Accounts Payable processes such as matching invoices to supporting documentation, entering appropriate account coding, processing payments, etc.
• Support tax compliance and accounting controls by completing assigned reviews, reporting, and reconciliations
• Prepare audit support as assigned
• Contribute to the accuracy and timeliness of the month-end close process
• Assist with special projects assigned supporting continuous improvement efforts
• Maintain and update electronic documentation of Accounts Payable processes and procedures to support standard work and training.
• Enhance Accounts Payable automation efforts by coordinating with Operations, Procurement, Logistics, and IT resources.

Required Qualifications:

• Associates degree in Accounting or 3 years of progressive experience in Finance or Accounting

role in lieu of degree

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 3 years of experience working in Accounting or Finance, preferably in a manufacturing organization
• Experience with a large ERP system
• Experience working in a paperless Accounting environment
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including the ability to organize, analyze, and reconcile financial data

Quantitative Scope

• No budget responsibility
• No direct/indirect reports

Work authorization:

• No sponsorship available

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement:

North Star BlueScope Steel is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.

North Star BlueScope Steel is an Equal Opportunity Employer that values and respects the importance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is the policy of the company to recruit, hire, train and promote persons in all job titles without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, or gender identity. We recognize that diversity and inclusion is a driving force in the success of our company.