Sr. Accounts Payable Specialist

Overview

This full-time Senior Accounts Payable Specialist role supports the Albion manufacturing facility in Memphis, TN. The position is a 1st shift/Days role and manages accounts payable processes including invoice processing, vendor inquiries, reconciliations, weekly payment preparation, and month-end close support.

Responsibilities

• Daily AP Processing: Ensure timely and accurate invoice entry, expense coding, and GL account allocation.
• Invoice and Records Management: Manage invoice storage and maintain digital records.
• AP Automation: Support leading and supporting automation initiatives with a focus on ownership and continuous improvement.
• Vendor Management: Handle vendor statement reconciliations, onboarding, ERP setup, and contract reviews.
• Month-End Close: Complete assigned closing activities with accuracy, reconciliation, and timely completion.
• Supplier Payments: Prepare and support weekly payment processing to ensure timely payments to suppliers.
• Compliance and Audit Support: Support 1099 preparation, expense policy updates, contract reviews, and audit support.
• Process Improvement: Apply process improvement ideas where appropriate, including automation-related efforts.
• Leadership Support: Provide support to the AP Manager and other assigned responsibilities.

Requirements

• Education: Minimum bachelor’s degree in business (preferably Accounting).
• Experience: At least 4 years’ working experience with increasing responsibility (preferred).
• Must be a team player with a “can do” attitude.
• Organized, detail-oriented, highly motivated, and able to work independently.
• Strong work ethic, with independent problem-solving skills and the ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with other departments.
• Proficient in Excel and general accounting principles.
• Knowledge of JD Edwards is helpful but not required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with JD Edwards.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: Undisclosed.

Location

• Memphis, TN.
• This position can be fully remote for the right candidate.