Sr. Accounts Payable Specialist

Premium Guard Inc. (PGI); Memphis (TN); Remote; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Premium Guard, Inc., a private company in the automotive aftermarket, is seeking a Senior Accounts Payable Specialist. The role involves managing AP invoices for our Albion facility, responding to vendor inquiries, and supporting monthly close and accruals.

Remote options may be available for the right candidate. Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s degree in business (accounting preferred) with 4+ years of AP experience, strong Excel skills, and solid problem‑solving and communication abilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in business (preferably Accounting).
• At least 4 years’ experience with increasing responsibility.
• Proficient in Excel and general accounting principles.
• Knowledge of JD Edwards is helpful but not required.

Responsibilities

• Daily AP processing with timely invoice entry, expense coding, and GL allocation.
• Vendor statement reconciliations, onboarding, ERP setup, and contract reviews.
• Month-end close activities and accruals support.
• Prepare and support weekly supplier payments.
• Assist with compliance, audits, and policy updates.
• Support automation and process improvement within AP.

Skills

Excel

Team player

Problem solving

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in business

Tools

JD Edwards

Job description

Premium Guard, Inc, a privately held company, was established in 1996. We are a leading supplier of private label solutions in the automotive aftermarket. We have an exceptional commitment to performance, innovation, and partnership in the automotive aftermarket industry. Our focus is on designing, manufacturing and distributing products for automotive, diesel, power-sports and specialty filter markets.

Premium Guard, Inc, a privately held company, was established in 1996. We are a leading supplier of private label solutions in the automotive aftermarket. We have an exceptional commitment to performance, innovation, and partnership in the automotive aftermarket industry. Our focus is on designing, manufacturing and distributing products for automotive, diesel, power-sports and specialty filter markets. The Senior Accounts Payable Specialist will manage and process AP invoices for our Albion manufacturing facility, manage all AP emails for this location, respond to vendor inquiries, reconcile vendor statements, and prepare the weekly payment file to ensure timely payments to our suppliers. This position will also support monthly accruals, the financial close process, and expense analysis.

Key Responsibilities

• Daily AP Processing: Clearly emphasize timely and accurate invoice entry, expense coding, and GL account allocation.
• Invoice and Records Management: Consider consolidating the two responsibilities related to storing invoices and maintaining digital records to eliminate duplication.
• AP Automation: Strengthen the language around leading and supporting automation initiatives to reflect ownership and continuous improvement.
• Vendor Management: Highlight vendor statement reconciliations, onboarding, ERP setup, and contract reviews as key responsibilities.
• Month-End Close: Emphasize accuracy, reconciliation, and timely completion of assigned closing activities.
• Supplier Payments: Clarify responsibility for preparing and supporting weekly payment processing.
• Compliance and Audit Support: Group 1099 preparation, expense policy updates, contract reviews, and audit support under financial compliance.
• Process Improvement: Combine the two references to automation and process improvement where appropriate.

Leadership Support: Retain support for the AP Manager and other assigned responsibilities

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in business (preferably Accounting).
• At least 4 years’ working experience with increasing responsibility preferred.
• Must be a team player with a “can do” attitude.
• Must be organized, detail-oriented, highly motivated, have a strong work ethic, independent problem-solving skills, and the ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with other departments.
• Must be Proficient in Excel and general accounting principles.
• Knowledge of JD Edwards is helpful but not required. This position can be fully remote for the right candidate

Premium Guard, Inc is an Equal Opportunity Employer