Accounts Payable Specialist

Accounts Payable Specialist
Our client, a trusted name in steel manufacturing for nearly 40 years, is seeking a motivated Accounts Payable Specialist to join their collaborative and growing team. This position reports directly to the Controller and will be a leader within Accounts Payable operations, handling a high volume of invoices weekly.

Opportunity: Direct-Hire
Location:
Greensboro, NC (Onsite)
Schedule:
Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm

Benefits:

• 11 Holidays, including 2 floating holidays!
• Accrued Vacation and Personal Time.
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance.
• Short and Long-Term Disability.
• FSA and HSA.
• Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance + Additional Voluntary Options.
• 401K with 50% company match up to 8% of contributions.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
• Accident, Critical Illness, and Hospital Indemnity Insurance.
• Pet Benefit Solutions.
• Identity and Legal Protection Options.

Responsibilities:

• Manage and process over 200 invoices weekly, utilizing matching processes and coding invoices.
• Review vendor statements and pricing and research any variances.
• Ensure accurate and timely payments to vendors, seeking discounts to reduce amounts where possible.
• Code invoices for data input into ERP system and review/approve payables for scheduled vendor check runs.
• Collaborate with team members to resolve discrepancies, answer inquiries, and cross train on multiple types of payables.
• Support month end close procedures by preparing journal entries, preparing accruals, reconciling bank statements, and maintaining fixed asset files.
• Review and submit new vendor setup packages.
• Maintain organized records of invoices and transactions and report on AP aging monthly.
• Calculate sales and use taxes and remit monthly returns.
• Assist employees and vendors with questions related to accounts, procedures, and services.
• Contribute to additional accounting projects as needed.

Qualifications:

• 3-5+ years of experience in Accounts Payable.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Ability to ask questions and seek clarification when necessary.
• Familiarity with PDF editing software preferred.

Category Code: JN001
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