Accounts Payable Specialist

Overview

Granite City Electric Supply, an independent electrical distributor serving contractors, residential, commercial, and industrial customers across New England for over 100 years, seeks an Accounts Payable Specialist in Quincy, MA. The role reports to the Accounts Payable Manager and is responsible for managing vendor invoices and financial obligations.

Starting salary $52,000, flexible based on experience.

• Image and distribute all incoming invoices.
• Process and reconcile vendor invoices received into the AP shared mailbox.
• Route invoices for approvals to appropriate personnel or department.
• Monitor and follow up on outstanding approvals.
• Reconcile invoices accurately and timely to meet deadlines.
• Understand GL coding of expense invoices.
• Process freight invoices allocating appropriate costs to customer billings.
• Match invoices (manual & EDI) to purchase orders (2‑way or 3‑way matching).
• Review vendor statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Respond to and resolve vendor inquiries.
• Assist with special projects and prepare reports as needed.

• Embrace GCE core values:
  Pride, Accountability, Integrity, Respect.
• Basic understanding of accounting functions.
• Experience with computerized payables systems, including EDI invoicing.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel).
• Ability to accurately and efficiently process data.
• Independent worker who can coordinate activities in a team‑oriented environment.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, time management, and prioritizing skills.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential information.
• Willingness to work required hours and additional time as needed to meet reporting requirements.
• In‑office position at Quincy, MA location – no hybrid or remote flexibility.

• Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; or minimum of 3–5 years of accounting experience including accounts payable.
• Equivalent education or experience may be substituted.

• Competitive wages
• Medical, dental, vision, life, STD/LTD coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid vacation, holiday, and sick leave

We are an equal opportunity employer. Minority, female, disabled, and veteran applicants are encouraged to apply. All offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test, except where prohibited by state law. This employer uses E‑Verify.