Accounts Payable Specialist

Invoice Processing

• Review, validate, and process high volumes of vendor invoices accurately and efficiently
• Perform 2-way and 3-way matching (purchase order, receipt, invoice)
• Ensure accurate coding of invoices (general ledger, cost centers, approvals)
• Manage invoice workflow queues and follow up on pending approvals
• Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies (pricing, quantity, missing information)
• Collaborate with Procurement, Supply Chain and internal stakeholders to resolve issues
• Follow up on invoices placed on hold to ensure timely resolution

• Prepare and review payment proposals in the ERP system
• Support weekly and ad-hoc payment runs (BACS, wire & manual payments)
• Ensure all payments are accurate, approved, and processed within deadlines
• Reconcile payment runs and investigate exceptions

• Respond to vendor inquiries regarding invoice status and payments
• Maintain strong professional relationships with vendors
• Perform vendor statement reconciliations and resolve outstanding items
• Support reporting and provide insights on AP ageing and accruals
• Support month‑end close activities, including accruals and balance sheet reconciliations
• Ensure transactions recorded accurately and timely
• Identify opportunities to improve processes and increase efficiency
• Support automation and efficiency initiatives across the AP function
• Support audit requests and ensure compliance with company policies and contribute to strengthening AP processes

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 3–5 years of accounts payable or related experience
• Strong understanding of the accounts payable cycle and matching processes
• Experience with ERP systems and invoice processing tools

• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a high-volume environment
• Experience working in a multi‑entity or multi‑currency environment preferred
• Strong problem‑solving and analytical skills
• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, Lookups, data reconciliation & large dataset analysis)
• Strong SAP experience (FI/AP module), with exposure to Ariba or similar invoice processing/Procure-to-Pay platform
• Strong reconciliation skills and ability to perform variance analysis and investigate discrepancies

Beyond an associate’s base compensation, we reward and reinforce wellbeing with a compelling package of both cash and non‑cash benefits, including comprehensive health, wellness incentives, assistance with retirement savings, paid time off, paid holidays, and tuition reimbursement — as well as performance‑based bonus programs for certain positions.

Crane prioritizes career development for our associates. All associates receive an annual development plan that includes a mixture of on‑the‑job coaching and formal training experiences to support individual development needs.