Sr. Accounts Payable Specialist

Overview

This position is responsible for managing and processing accounts payable (AP) for the organization’s Albion manufacturing facility. The role includes handling AP invoice processing, managing AP emails for the location, responding to vendor inquiries, reconciling vendor statements, and preparing the weekly payment file to support timely supplier payments. Additional support includes monthly accruals, participation in the financial close process, and expense analysis.

Responsibilities

• Daily AP processing: Ensure timely and accurate invoice entry, expense coding, and GL account allocation.
• Invoice and records management: Maintain organized storage of invoices and digital records.
• AP automation: Support leading and supporting automation initiatives, with ownership and continuous improvement.
• Vendor management: Reconcile vendor statements, support vendor onboarding, assist with ERP setup, and participate in contract reviews.
• Month-end close: Complete assigned closing activities with accuracy, reconciliation, and timeliness.
• Supplier payments: Prepare and support weekly payment processing.
• Compliance and audit support: Support Group 1099 preparation, expense policy updates, contract reviews, and audit readiness.
• Process improvement: Identify and implement improvements in AP operations, combining automation and process improvement where appropriate.
• 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.
• Skills and work style:
  • Team-oriented with a “can do” attitude
  • Organized, detail-oriented, highly motivated, and strong work ethic
  • Ability to solve problems independently and collaborate effectively with other departments
  • Strong communication skills
• Software/Accounting knowledge:
  • Proficient in Excel and general accounting principles
  • Knowledge of JD Edwards helpful but not required
• Work arrangement: This position can be fully remote for the right candidate.

Location

Albion manufacturing facility (AP processing related to this location).

Compensation & Benefits

Not specified in the provided description.

Equal Opportunity Employment

Equal Opportunity Employer.