Accounts Payable Coordinator

Description

Are you an experienced accounts payable professional who enjoys owning the full AP cycle, solving problems, and keeping vendor relationships running smoothly? CRP Industries is looking for an Accounts Payable Coordinator to join our Finance team in Cranbury, NJ. This role is ideal for someone who is detail-driven, organized, comfortable working in ERP and AP automation systems, and able to partner effectively with purchasing, receiving, operations, vendors, and finance leadership.

CRP Industries is a third-generation, veteran-owned family business headquartered in Cranbury, New Jersey. We are a leading supplier to the automotive and industrial service markets, known for delivering quality products, strong service, and trusted partnerships. Our team supports recognized brands across North America and works together around a shared purpose: building a sustainable community where people and machines perform at their best.

• A comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life insurance, disability insurance, wellness programs, and 401(k) retirement plan participation.
• Paid Time Off and a collaborative work environment with people who live CRP’s values.
• Hybrid work environment - typically 3 days in the office.

• Own the full-cycle accounts payable process, including invoice receipt, coding, 3-way PO matching, approval routing, and payment disbursement.
• Review and process invoices, credit memos, and payment runs, including check, ACH, and wire payments.
• Code invoices to the correct general ledger accounts in accordance with the chart of accounts and company policy.
• Route invoices for approval based on established authorization thresholds and follow up on outstanding approvals to meet payment deadlines.
• Maintain vendor master file information and support vendor onboarding requirements, including W-9 and banking information.
• Support compliance with company policies, GAAP, sales/use tax requirements, and annual 1099/1096 reporting.
• Provide documentation and respond to inquiries for external audits.
• Review AP aging reports, identify issues, and communicate findings to management.
• Partner with Purchasing, Receiving, Operations, and other business units to resolve discrepancies and support efficient payment practices.
• Serve as a key contact for vendor inquiries, payment questions, and issue resolution.
• Look for opportunities to improve AP processes, tools, controls, and reporting.

• 4+ years of accounts payable experience, including ownership of end-to-end AP processes.
• Experience working with ERP systems and AP automation or e‑invoicing platforms;
  Concur experience is a plus.
• Strong understanding of AP processes, internal controls, GAAP, 1099 preparation, and sales/use tax requirements.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience supporting month‑end close and responding to external audit requests.
• Excellent attention to detail, organization, follow‑through, and ability to manage competing priorities.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to work effectively with vendors and internal partners.
• A continuous improvement mindset and willingness to help strengthen processes as the business evolves.