Accounts Payable Specialist

Davis-Standard is a global leader in the design, development, and distribution of extrusion and converting technology. With more than 14 product lines, we support manufacturing applications and customers across a broad range of industries, including automotive, building and construction, consumer products, medical, and packaging. Our global footprint includes manufacturing and technical facilities in the United States, Canada, China, and Europe.

We are looking for a highly organized, detail-oriented, and resourceful Accounts Payable Specialist to join our Accounting/Finance team. This is an on-site role based in Pawcatuck, Connecticut, reporting to the Accounts Payable Supervisor located in Fulton, New York. In this role, you will help ensure accurate invoice processing, timely vendor payments, and responsive support for vendor and internal payment inquiries. You will work closely with vendors, internal departments, and Accounting/Finance team members while supporting ongoing improvements to the accounts payable process.

The ideal candidate brings positive energy, curiosity, and a willingness to take initiative in solving problems and improving how work gets done.

• Process invoices and payment requests in Epicor accurately and on time, ensuring compliance with company policies, approvals, and supporting documentation.
• Support invoice workflows and accounts payable queues to help ensure invoices move efficiently through the process.
• Respond to vendor and internal business partner inquiries by phone and email, researching and resolving invoice, payment, and account issues.
• Maintain the accounts payable inboxes, ensuring requests are organized, addressed promptly, and documented appropriately.
• Support vendor management coordination by partnering with Procurement and internal customers on vendor maintenance, payment inquiries, reporting needs, and issue resolution.
• Prepare checks for mailing and maintain organized accounts payable records, including invoices and check copies.
• Support accounts payable controls, reconciliations, and audit requests by maintaining accurate documentation and following established procedures.
• Share knowledge with team members and help reinforce accounts payable policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties and support special projects as assigned, including accounts payable process improvements and system-related initiatives.

• High school diploma or equivalent required; associate degree in accounting, finance, business, or a related field preferred.
• 1–3 years of experience in accounts payable or a similar accounting support role.
• Experience using accounts payable or accounting software; experience with Epicor or a comparable ERP is preferred.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and general office applications.i>
• Experience supporting accounts payable controls, audit requests, or vendor account research preferred.
• Interest in process improvement and comfort learning new tools, systems, and workflows.
• Positive, proactive, and resourceful approach to daily work, with a willingness to ask questions, learn, and help solve problems.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and follow-through.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

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