Accounts Payable Associate

Established in 2001, MES is the nation’s largest provider of PPE, fire apparatus, uniforms, and services to first responders. With over 25 locations, MES is the most trusted source of equipment and service for firefighters, law enforcement, and EMTs. Our dedicated team of over 300 sales representatives and certified service technicians allows us to bring unparalleled quality and service to our industry.

MES supports its customers with innovative digital commerce solutions and a nationwide warehousing system with three strategically located hubs that carry thousands of products representing the best brands on the market.

Established in 2001, MES is the nation’s largest provider of PPE, fire apparatus, uniforms, and services to first responders. With over 25 locations, MES is the most trusted source of equipment and service for firefighters, law enforcement, and EMTs. Our dedicated team of over 300 sales representatives and certified service technicians allows us to bring unparalleled quality and service to our industry.

MES supports its customers with innovative digital commerce solutions and a nationwide warehousing system with three strategically located hubs that carry thousands of products representing the best brands on the market.

MES offers a great work environment, professional development, challenging careers, and competitive compensation. MES is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law.

MES will only employ those legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a pre‑employment screening.

The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for maintaining accurate and timely records of MES, Inc.’s obligations to vendors and suppliers. This full‑time, in‑house role supports the end‑to‑end accounts payable process, including invoice processing, verification, reconciliation, and issue resolution. The position works closely with internal departments and external vendors to ensure efficient, accurate, and compliant payment operations.

The ideal candidate demonstrates strong attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to communicate effectively in a fast‑paced, high‑volume environment.

• 5+ years of Accounts Payable or related accounting experience
• Experience processing invoices in a high‑volume environment
• Strong understanding of PO and non‑PO invoices and three‑way matching
• Strong Excel skills
• ERP experience:
  Net Suite experience is strongly preferred but not necessarily required
• Experience researching invoice, PO, receiving, and vendor discrepancies
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently
• No specific certification is required

• Monitor assigned invoice‑processing queues and accounts payable mailboxes.
• Review invoices for completeness, accuracy and appropriate legal‑entity information.
• Enter and process vendor invoices accurately in Net Suite.
• Verify invoice numbers, dates, amounts, payment terms, purchase orders and vendor information.
• Review the system for duplicate invoices and previously processed transactions before posting.
• Code non‑purchase‑order invoices to the appropriate general‑ledger accounts, departments, locations and entities.
• Route invoices through the required approval workflow.
• Follow up on invoices awaiting approval and elevate delays when appropriate.
• Attach invoices and all required supporting documentation to the applicable transactions.