AP Specialist - Halt Analyst

Overview

This role supports Accounts Payable operations by managing and resolving halted invoices efficiently to maintain financial accuracy and reduce processing delays. The position partners with multiple locations to investigate and clear invoice issues, contributing to operational efficiency.

Responsibilities

• Communicate daily with approximately 125 locations to resolve invoice halts.
• Manage daily workload, 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

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

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 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, and 1 volunteer day.

Equal Opportunity

The organization is an equal opportunity employer 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.