AP Specialist I

THE KENAN ADVANTAGE GROUP • North Canton, OH

11d • Onsite

About The Position

Primary responsibility of the position is to maintain the payables for various areas of the company, with responsibility to verify and process all invoices and perform reconciliations subject to departmental and company policy. Note: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and skills required of associates so classified. Management retains the right to assign or reassign duties at any time. Job description is subject to change. All employees of the Company are expected to: 1. Promote positive work habits including effective and timely communication, teamwork and respect for co-workers. 2. Provide constructive guidance to other employees and representatives of third parties. 3. Contribute to providing the highest quality of products and services to customers.

Requirements

• Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization demonstrating a collaborative, team-oriented approach.
• Proven ability to manage multiple responsibilities simultaneously with strong time management and organizational skills.
• Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate degree preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) years of prior Accounts Payable experience preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel required.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 (D365) and/or Basware preferred.

Responsibilities

• Review and process invoices daily in an accurate and timely manner.
• Perform ACH and check payment processing, including serving as backup support as needed.
• Coordinate with external banking partners to monitor activity, make decisions, and provide required information to ensure smooth departmental operations.
• Collaborate with the Accounting Department to provide necessary information for reporting requirements and month-end accruals.
• Maintain departmental tracking of items paid and/or outstanding as needed.
• Communicate with internal KAG personnel and external vendors regarding invoice status and payment inquiries.
• Perform additional assigned duties, including but not limited to system support, travel & expense auditing, accounting inquiries, and other related tasks.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees