Accounts Payable Specialist

Ralliant • Elizabethtown, NC

1d • $21 - $39

About The Position

The Accounts Payable Specialist will be responsible for managing the accounts payable process, ensuring timely and accurate processing of invoices, maintaining compliance with company policies and regulations, and continuously seeking opportunities for process improvements. This role requires a proactive and detail-oriented professional who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Requirements

• Experience: Proven experience of 5 or more years in an accounts payable role, ideally within the industrial manufacturing and B2B sectors.
• Accounting Knowledge: Basic understanding of accounting principles and practices.
• Professionalism: Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to handle challenging conversations diplomatically and assertively.
• Detail-Oriented: High level of accuracy and attention to detail in all work.
• Problem-Solving: Demonstrated ability to troubleshoot and resolve issues effectively independently.
• Optimization Mindset: A proactive approach to identifying inefficiencies and supporting process improvements.
• Work Ethic: Reliable, self-motivated, and capable of managing time effectively to meet deadlines.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel.
• Communication: Clear and professional communication style, with a commitment to proactive issue resolution.

Responsibilities

• Invoice Processing: Accurately review, verify, and vouch invoices for payment, ensuring proper documentation and approvals are in place.
• Batch Payments: Prepare and process batch payments, including checks, ACH transfers, and wire payments, while adhering to payment schedules.
• Compliance: Maintain strict adherence to company policies, legal standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Vendor Management: Establish and maintain positive relationships with vendors, addressing inquiries and resolving discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Dispute Resolution: Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to resolve invoice and payment-related issues professionally, while maintaining firm but fair boundaries.
• Reconciliation: Reconcile accounts payable transactions and assist in month-end closing activities.
• Documentation: Maintain organized and accurate records of all accounts payable activities for auditing and reporting purposes.
• Process Improvement: Continuously identify inefficiencies within the accounts payable process and recommend or implement improvements.
• Proactive Communication: Promptly escalate any issues or delays that may impact payment processing to relevant stakeholders.
• General Support: Assist with ad-hoc financial and administrative tasks as needed to support the accounting team.

Benefits

• Be part of a growing and innovative company in the industrial manufacturing sector.
• Work in a collaborative and supportive team environment.
• Opportunity to contribute to meaningful process improvements and have a tangible impact on operations.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees