Accounts Payable Specialist

Overview

The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for accurate and timely processing of vendor invoices, payments, and related transactions. This role requires strong attention to detail, the ability to work in a high-volume environment, and collaboration with internal departments including purchasing, receiving, operations, and the executive team. The ideal candidate brings accuracy and a continuous improvement mindset to support streamlined AP processes.

Responsibilities

Accounts Payable Operations

• Review, verify, and process high-volume vendor invoices (60+ invoices daily) in accordance with company policies and internal controls.
• Oversee invoice processing, payment execution, ACH and wire transactions, and weekly check runs.
• Ensure timely and accurate vendor payments while maintaining compliance with company policies and internal controls.
• Oversee the full-cycle accounts payable process across multiple business entities.
• Research, review, and resolve complex accounts payable issues, including past-due balances, payment discrepancies, and vendor inquiries.

Leadership & Process Management

• Work alongside and develop the accounts payable team by establishing performance expectations and promoting continuous improvement.
• Monitor workload distribution and ensure service levels are met across all accounts payable activities.
• Identify and implement process efficiencies, automation opportunities, and workflow enhancements.
• Partner with Executive Leadership, Accounting, Operations, Facilities, and other departments to support business objectives.

Requirements

Required

• 3+ years of progressive accounts payable experience, including knowledge of best practices in a manufacturing or supply-chain-focused environment.
• Proficiency with ERP/accounting systems.
• Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) Finance & Operations (plus, not required).
• Experience with third-party automation tools (e.g., OCR or invoice workflow tools) (plus, not required).
• Experience with ERP implementations or continuous improvement initiatives.
• Solid Excel skills (XLOOKUP, filters, pivot tables).
• Familiarity with sales/use tax and freight invoicing.

General Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical mindset.
• Ability to collaborate effectively across departments.
• High ethical standards and integrity when handling financial transactions.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary plus monthly bonuses based on productivity and profits.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Disability & life insurance based upon election of medical insurance.
• 401k with employer match.
• Paid holidays.
• Paid time off (PTO) based upon tenure.
• Flexible spending account (FSA).

Location

Region 114 Western PA

Work Authorization & Equal Opportunity

To qualify, applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States. At this time, the organization is not able to consider applicants that require sponsorship, now or in the future, for employment visa status.

This employer is an equal opportunity workplace and reviews applications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, age, uniformed services, genetic information, physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, or any other basis prohibited by law.