Accounting Specialist - Accounts Payable

Job Summary

The Accounting Specialist independently performs the accounts payable functions, including timely processing of invoices, check runs, resolving discrepancies with vendors, participating in month‑end close, assisting with audits and maintaining the vendor master file (VMF).

• Perform standard 3‑way match of invoices, verify coding and approval and process in a timely, accurate and efficient manner.
• Process weekly check runs and submit positive pay files, and process requests for international wire payments.
• Review the aging and proactively communicate and resolve discrepancies in all aspects of accounts payable and maintain a clean AP aging.
• Prepare the monthly A/P accruals to support month‑end close and run the A/P reports for the period, as well as assist with financial audits.
• Update new and existing vendor records and banking details by processing required forms.
• Monitor prepayments made and clear them in a timely manner.
• Support CBS (Crane Business System) efforts in the department.
• Any other task assigned by supervisor or management.

• Experience:
  
  0–3 years in accounts payable or equivalent.
• Knowledge:
  Accounts payable, office and clerical techniques, methods and practices, filing systems and Microsoft Office.
• Skills/Abilities:
  Ability to work independently and in a team setting with both internal and external suppliers and customers.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to prioritize and perform high volume data entry.
• Education/Certification:
  
  High school diploma or equivalent.

• Standard office environment.
• Work requires substantial visual concentration on detail.
• Manufacturing operations may require the use of safety equipment (eye safety glasses, gowning, masks, hearing protectors, heel/wrist straps, and any other required PPE).
• May be exposed to unusual environmental conditions such as loud noises, cold temperatures, confined spaces, dust or fumes.
• Standing: ~10% of the time.
• Sitting: ~90% of the time.
• Lifting (pounds): up to 10 pounds.
• Pushing (pounds): up to 10 pounds.
• Mental/Visual: use of computer, calculator, filing cabinets.
• Workspace: cubicle/desk.

Hourly Compensation Range: $26.13/hr. – $32.06/hr. – Including potential participation in performance‑based bonus programs.

Crane Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.