Accounts Payable

Job Summary

Accounts Payable Specialist – 2 Year Degree – Salary $20.00 – $22.00 hourly – Any shift – On‑Site, Burlington, NC

Alamance Foods is a leading manufacturer of aerosol whipped cream, flavored drinks, freeze pops, bottled water, and related products. We produce, pack, and ship private labels tailored to customer needs.

• Medical, Dental & Vision
• Life Insurance
• Dependent Care Spending Account (DCSA)
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Career Growth & Advancement Opportunities
• Professional Development & Mentorship
• Supportive and Collaborative Team Environment
• Employee‑focused culture with long‑term stability

• Review, code, and process vendor invoices with high accuracy.
• Ensure compliance with company approval workflows and policies.
• Perform 3‑way matching (invoice, purchase order, receiving documentation).
• Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies independently.
• Monitor invoice flow to ensure timely processing and identify delays.
• Serve as primary point of contact for assigned vendors.
• Manage vendor accounts, including payment terms, balances, and issue resolution.
• Respond to vendor inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
• Proactively identify and resolve recurring vendor issues or discrepancies.
• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date vendor records (W‑9s, contact information, terms).
• Prepare and review weekly payment runs (check, ACH, and wire).
• Ensure payments are timely, accurate, and aligned with agreed terms.
• Identify and escalated priority or high‑risk payments as needed.
• Support cash flow awareness by coordinating payment timing with leadership.
• Review AP aging reports and identify trends, risks, or overdue balances.
• Provide documentation and support for audits.
• Collaborate with Purchasing, Receiving, and Operations to resolve discrepancies.
• Support internal teams with invoice status and coding questions.
• Ensure alignment between procurement activity and invoice processing.
• Ensure adherence to internal controls and company policies.
• Maintain complete and organized documentation for all transactions.
• Support audit readiness and compliance initiatives.

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• Minimum 1+ years of accounts payable or general accounting experience.
• Experience in high‑volume or manufacturing environments preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple deadlines.
• Proficiency in accounting systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong communication and vendor management skills.
• Self‑motivated with a proactive, solutions‑focused mindset.

• Experience with ERP systems and automated AP workflows, preferably Sage.

• Improves invoice accuracy and payment timeliness.
• Strengthens vendor relationships and reduces escalations.
• Enhances efficiency through process improvement.
• Supports financial visibility and audit readiness.

Alamance Foods Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate based on age, race, color, creed, religion, disability, gender, ethnic or national origin, or veteran status.

Alamance Foods Inc. prohibits discrimination against individuals with disabilities and provides reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees upon request.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of Form I‑9 and verification of authorization to work in the United States through E‑Verify.