Accounts Payable Specialist

Aston Carter

11d•$24 - $27•Hybrid

About The Position

The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for executing data entry and related duties in disbursing non-payroll accounts payable to various entities, ensuring timely and accurate processing of vouchers and payments. This role requires interacting with suppliers, internal customers, buyers, and other finance team members.

Requirements

Proficiency in accounts payable, invoicing, invoice processing, purchase orders, and three-way matching.
Experience with large ERP systems, specifically JDE, and Excel, including pivot tables and basic formulas.
1-2 years of experience in full-cycle accounts payable.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred but not required.
Familiarity with MS applications such as Access, Word, Outlook, and PowerPoint.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Accounts Payable Manager to maintain payment policies and general A/P performance skills.
Process vendor invoices through A/P automation and ERP systems, obtaining necessary approvals for disbursements.
Compare invoices to freight accruals, report discrepancies, and process for payment.
Verify and process invoices to ensure correct account and cost center charging.
Investigate payment problems, reconcile vendor statements, and work with vendors to resolve discrepancies.
Review debit balances, refunds, and adjustments, and apply necessary corrections.
Coordinate with the Transportation team to process freight vouchers from the Transportation Management System into the ERP system.
Ensure confidentiality and privacy of financial records.
Perform 3-way match of purchase order, receiving report, and vendor invoice as needed.
Apply payment policy to make timely A/P payments and secure cash discounts.