Accounts Payable Specialist

Forterra • Clarksburg, MD

7d • $70,000 - $80,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Forterra is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable (AP) Specialist to join our finance team. This role is responsible for managing the full-cycle accounts payable process, with a strong emphasis on employee travel and expense (T&E) reports and corporate credit card transactions. The ideal candidate will ensure accurate, timely processing of payments while maintaining strict compliance with company policies, internal controls, and audit requirements. A strong focus on documentation, transparency, and audit readiness is essential.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 1–3 years of accounts payable or general accounting experience preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting/ERP systems
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and compliance
• Solid understanding of internal controls and audit processes
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

Nice To Haves

• Experience with T&E systems (e.g., Concur, Expensify) is a plus
• Experience supporting internal or external audits
• Familiarity with corporate credit card programs and reconciliation processes
• Knowledge of SOX compliance or similar regulatory frameworks
• Experience in a fast-paced or high-volume processing environment

Responsibilities

• Process vendor invoices, ensuring proper coding, approval, and timely payment
• Manage employee travel and expense (T&E) reports, including detailed review, validation, and reimbursement
• Reconcile corporate credit card transactions and ensure all expenses are properly documented and policy compliant
• Maintain complete, accurate, and audit-ready records for all AP and T&E transactions
• Ensure adherence to internal controls and company expense policies; identify and escalate non-compliant transactions
• Prepare and organize supporting documentation for internal and external audits
• Assist auditors by providing requested reports, reconciliations, and transaction-level support
• Maintain clear audit trails for all transactions, including approvals and supporting receipts
• Support month-end close activities, including accruals, account reconciliations, and variance explanations
• Respond to vendor and employee inquiries regarding payments, expenses, and policies

Benefits

• Premium Healthcare Benefits: Three plan options, including an HSA-eligible plan, with Forterra covering 80% of the plan premium for you and your dependents.
• Basic Life/AD&D, short and long-term disability insurance plans 100% covered by Forterra, plus the option to purchase additional life insurance for you and your dependents.
• Extremely generous company holiday calendar including a winter break in December.
• Competitive paid time off (PTO) offering 20 days accrued per year.
• A minimum of 7 weeks fully paid parental leave for birth/adoption.
• A $9k annual tuition reimbursement or professional development stipend.
• Fully stocked beverage refrigerators with all the Celsius your little heart desires.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan, including traditional, Roth 401(k), and after-tax deferral with company match up to 4%.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level