Accounts Payable Specialist

Trak Group•Cincinnati, OH

12d•Onsite

About The Position

Trak group is partnering with an established organization seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to join its corporate accounting team. This position combines hands-on accounts payable responsibilities with the supervision of a small team in a fast-paced, high-volume environment. The ideal candidate is a reliable, proactive problem-solver who takes ownership of processes, communicates effectively with internal teams and vendors, and continually looks for opportunities to improve AP operations.

Requirements

Previous Accounts Payable experience in a high-volume environment.
Experience supervising, leading, or providing day-to-day direction to an accounting/AP team.
Hands-on experience with AP processes including vendor setup, invoice processing, check runs, and electronic payments.
Understanding of 1099 processing and filing requirements.
Experience working with ACH payments and banking processes.
Strong working knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
Strong problem-solving and research skills.
Ability to take ownership of processes and independently drive issues through resolution.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to communicate effectively with vendors, field operations, and internal accounting teams.
Reliable, self-motivated, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
Continuous improvement mindset with the ability to identify opportunities to strengthen AP processes.

Nice To Haves

Experience with ASC 842 lease accounting.
LeaseQuery experience.
JD Edwards experience.
Tronitech experience.
Experience with positive pay and uncashed check reconciliation.
Experience supporting accounts payable operations across multiple locations or business units.

Responsibilities

Supervise and support a team of 3–4 Accounts Payable professionals.
Oversee day-to-day accounts payable activities while providing guidance and problem resolution to the team.
Manage the 1099 process, including setup, review, corrections, and filing.
Set up, review, and maintain lease information in accordance with ASC 842 requirements.
Maintain lease records within lease accounting software.
Complete new vendor setup and ensure accurate vendor information.
Manage ACH setup and verification for employees and vendors.
Process invoices and manage imaged AP batches.
Coordinate and execute check runs and ACH payment files.
Send and release ACH files through the appropriate banking systems.
Process payment voids, garnishments, and ACH returns.
Manage positive pay activities.
Research and resolve outstanding and uncashed checks.
Communicate regularly with Accounts Payable representatives across multiple operating locations.
Work directly with outside vendors to research and resolve invoice and payment issues.
Identify AP process issues and implement ongoing improvements.
Maintain accurate documentation and ensure established accounting procedures are followed.
Support the Accounts Payable Manager and broader accounting team as needed.