Accounts Payable Specialist

Job Title: Accounts Payable Specialist

Department: Finance/Accounting

Reports To: Corporate Accounting Manager

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Travel: Require 1% or less

Under the direction of corporate controller, completes accounts payable functions including accounts payable coding/entry, invoice review, along with month end activities for multiple locations. Demonstrates ability to work independently while meeting expected deadlines. The ideal candidate will have a strong foundation in accounting principles, excellent analytical skills, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast‑paced environment without compromising their attention to detail or accuracy.

• Ensure accurate and timely recording of accounts payable related transactions and appropriate documentation uploaded into ERP system.
• Review invoices entered by others for proper general ledger coding and correct documentation.
• Compare purchase orders, prices, terms of payment and other charges.
• Ensure invoices are entered in time for month end closing and complete AP accrual.
• Create new suppliers including collection of proper supporting documentation and recording federal  for year‑end reporting of 1099s.
• Reconcile monthly A/P statements and related transactions.
• Monitor AP email account and respond accordingly.
• Maintain excellent professional relationships with suppliers and internal customers and provide proactive customer service in assisting with inquiries regarding account status information and other requests.
• Demonstrate teamwork by collaborating with others to improve overall standards of performance and service through continuous improvement activities.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

High School Diploma required.

Minimum of 2 years of accounts payable accounting experience.

Manufacturing industry experience preferred.

To perform this job successfully, an individual should be proficient with Microsoft Office -- MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint. Net Suite experience a plus.

Accountability – We take full responsibility for our actions and outcomes, ensuring transparency and trust with our stakeholders, customers, associates, and the environment.
Competencies: Problem Solving, Decision Making, Planning & Organizing, Resilience, Time Management/Prioritization and Learning Agility

Innovation – We champion creativity and collaboration, continually striving to deliver groundbreaking solutions that transform our industry and exceed expectations.
Competencies: Creativity & Curiosity, Continuous Improvement, Vision & Strategic Thinking, and Collaboration & Teamwork

Integrity – We uphold the highest ethical standards of honesty, transparency, and ethical behavior in every decision and action, fostering trust at all levels in our organization.
Competencies: Honesty, Consistency & Dependability and Commitment to Excellence

Adaptability – We embrace change agility and resilience, staying flexible and proactive in a constantly evolving world.
Competencies: Communication, Results Oriented and Flexibility

Caring – We prioritize the well‑being of our people, communities, and business partners, recognizing that their success and happiness are vital to our own.
Competencies: Organizational Savvy, Risk Management, Compliance, Diversity, and Empathy

Passion – We are driven by a relentless pursuit of excellence, demonstrating determination to succeed while maintaining humility and respect for others.
Competencies: Commitment, Persistence & Tenacity, Humility and Respect

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the…