Accounts Payable Specialist

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Client Overview:

Our client, a well-established manufacturing company experiencing steady growth, is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to join the Finance team. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, dependable, and comfortable working in a fast-moving, team-oriented environment.

Salary/Hourly Rate:

$30/hr

Position Overview:

The Accounts Payable Specialist will handle all aspects of the accounts payable cycle, including invoice entry, vendor communication, payment processing, and account reconciliations. This role requires a highly organized, proactive professional who can manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines with minimal oversight.

Responsibilities of the Accounts Payable Specialist:

• Review and verify vendor invoices for proper coding, documentation, and approvals.
• Enter and upload invoices accurately into the ERP system.
• Prepare, schedule, and process weekly vendor payments.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Set up new vendors and maintain up-to-date vendor records.
• Assist with 1099 preparation and year-end compliance activities.
• Partner with Purchasing, Receiving, and other departments to ensure smooth workflow and issue resolution.
• Support the month-end close by providing documentation and assisting with reconciliations and audits.
• Review and verify vendor invoices for proper coding, documentation, and approvals.
• Enter and upload invoices accurately into the ERP system.
• Prepare, schedule, and process weekly vendor payments.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies promptly.
• Set up and maintain accurate vendor records.
• Assist with 1099 preparation and year-end reporting.
• Collaborate with purchasing, receiving, and other departments to ensure smooth operations.
• Provide documentation and support for month-end close and audit activities.

Required Experience/Skills for the Accounts Payable Specialist:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounts payable or general accounting.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables and lookups.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Solid understanding of general accounting principles and familiarity with ERP systems.
• Self-motivated and proactive, with the ability to work independently and take initiative.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Preferred Experience/Skills for the Accounts Payable Specialist:

• Experience in a multi-entity or high-volume AP department.
• Interest in process improvement and identifying efficiency opportunities.

Education Requirements: 

• Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is preferred.

Benefits:

• Atrium Care Package available, upon eligibility (including healthcare coverage, discount programs, and paid time off).

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