Accounts Payable Specialist

Aston Carter•Allentown, PA

1d•$25 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

The Accounts Payable Specialist processes a high volume of invoices each day, ensures accurate three-way matching with purchase orders, and supports the broader accounting team with vendor management and month-end close activities. This role suits detail-oriented professionals and recent accounting graduates who are eager to build their careers in a dynamic, fast-paced finance environment using large ERP systems and Excel.

Requirements

2+ years of experience processing over 50 invoices per day in an accounts payable role.
2+ years of experience performing three-way match between invoices, purchase orders, and receipts.
2+ years of experience in vendor maintenance, including setting up and updating vendor records.
Proficiency working within spreadsheets in Excel for data entry, tracking, and basic analysis.
Experience using a large ERP system such as SAP, Oracle, Epicor, SAGE, Infor, or NetSuite.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy when processing high volumes of transactions.
Ability to manage time effectively and prioritize tasks in a fast-paced environment.
Clear and professional communication skills when working with vendors and internal teams.

Nice To Haves

Open to recent accounting graduates who demonstrate strong aptitude and interest in accounts payable.
Experience with Epicor is a plus.
Ability to create and use pivot tables and VLOOKUPs in Excel is preferred.
Strong problem-solving skills to research and resolve invoice and payment discrepancies.
Willingness to learn new systems and processes and adapt to evolving business needs.

Responsibilities

Process approximately 50–100 invoices per day with a strong focus on accuracy and timeliness.
Perform three-way matching of invoices, purchase orders, and receipts to ensure proper authorization and coding.
Maintain and update vendor records, ensuring all information is accurate, complete, and current.
Work closely with vendors to resolve invoice discrepancies, payment questions, and other accounts payable issues.
Prepare and cut checks for vendor payments in accordance with established payment terms and schedules.
Collaborate with the accounting team to support month-end close activities related to accounts payable.
Use Excel spreadsheets to track, analyze, and reconcile accounts payable data.
Operate within a large ERP system to enter, review, and manage accounts payable transactions.
Follow established accounting policies and procedures to maintain compliance and strong internal controls.
Identify and escalate any unusual or complex accounts payable issues to the appropriate team members.