AP Specialist - Halt Analyst

Overview

This organization, an equipment rental provider, is seeking an AP Specialist – Halt Analyst to help manage and resolve halted invoices efficiently. The role supports accounts payable operations by partnering with multiple locations to address invoice issues, improving financial accuracy and reducing processing delays.

Responsibilities

• Communicate daily with approximately 125 locations to resolve invoice halts.
• Manage daily tasks, including:
  • Responding to high volumes of emails within 24 hours
  • Clearing invoice halts based on production reports
  • Reporting processor errors
  • Researching aging halts
• Maintain a monthly average of 9% or less for invoices halted over 45 days.
• Prepare monthly halt accrual reports, ensuring accuracy through familiarity with general ledger coding.
• Assist with receiver adjustments.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by accounts payable leadership.

Requirements

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a high-volume accounts payable environment.
• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree preferred, or relevant accounting coursework.
• Ability to work independently with urgency and attention to detail.
• Strong multitasking skills and a dependable, motivated attitude.
• Effective communication and customer service abilities.
• Research and critical thinking skills.
• Commitment to accounting schedules, including restricted time off during month-end and start-of-month periods.
• Intermediate proficiency in Excel; AS400 experience preferred.
• Ability to perform physical tasks such as bending, lifting up to 25 pounds, and working under varied conditions.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree
• Relevant accounting coursework
• AS400 experience

Compensation & Benefits

• Base pay range: $18.99 to $26.11 per hour.
• Starting pay may vary based on factors including position, location, education, training, and experience.

Benefits & perks include:

• Health, dental, and vision insurance plans
• 401(k) match
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Accident, life, and travel insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Tuition reimbursement options
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Volunteer time off
• Length of service awards
• Paid time off including:
  • 12–25 vacation days based on service
  • 5 sick days
  • 6 holidays
  • 2 half-day holidays
  • 2 floating holidays
  • 1 inclusion day
  • 1 volunteer day

Equal Opportunity Statement

The organization is an equal opportunity employer. It celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, or national origin.