Accounts Payable Specialist

Silco Fire & Security isn’t just a company, it’s a mission. Every day, our team plays a vital role in protecting lives and property for over 45,000 businesses across Ohio, Kentucky and surrounding states. We design, install, maintain and monitor fire protection and security systems that keep people safe and businesses compliant.

As the market leader in the Midwest, Silco is a growing, family‑owned company with over 500 employees working from our headquarters in Cincinnati and branches in Dayton, Columbus, Toledo, Akron, Cleveland and Louisville. Recognized as a Top Workplace and named to the Inc. 5000 list of fastest‑growing private companies, we have a long‑standing track record of success and ambitious goals for the future.

Our impact extends beyond fire alarms and sprinklers; we provide peace of mind to the communities we serve. At Silco, you’re not just doing a job, you’re making a difference.

Silco Fire & Security is seeking a motivated and detail‑oriented AP Specialist to join our team. This role is responsible for the day-to-day execution of accounts payable operations by working closely with inventory, service supervisors, operations managers, and leadership to process PO and non‑PO invoices accurately and on time. Responsibilities include maintaining AP records, managing vendor setup and accounts in the ERP system, reviewing weekly aging reports, issuing payments via check, ACH, and credit card, processing daily branch check requests, reconciling petty cash, and completing monthly vendor statement reviews.

The position also focuses on researching and resolving invoice discrepancies while supporting the AP Manager on various projects, requiring strong organization, attention to detail, and problem‑solving ability.

• Work closely with inventory, department service supervisors, operations managers, and directors to process PO and non-PO invoices in a timely manner.
• File and maintain AP records.
• Disburse and reconcile petty cash.
• Review weekly aging report and issue checks, ACH, and credit card payments to vendors.
• Process daily check requests from branches.
• Review vendor statements monthly.
• Handle vendor set‑up process and maintain accounts in ERP software.
• Research and resolve invoice discrepancies and issues.
• Assist the AP manager with other various projects.

• Excellent organizational, time management, and problem‑solving skills.
• High attention to detail.
• 2 years’ experience in accounts payable preferred (experience with matching invoices to receipts a plus).
• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Working knowledge of general accounting procedures.
• Good communication skills.

In addition to a competitive compensation package, Silco offers a wide range of benefits such as medical, dental, vision, Aflac and a Flexible Spending Account (FSA). Silco offers company-paid short-term disability and life insurance, as well as company-paid training. The Company also boasts a 401(k) program with company matching and tuition reimbursement. Silco provides paid holidays and generous paid time off.

Employment at Silco is contingent upon completing and passing a background check and drug screen. Silco is an Equal Opportunity Employer.