AP Specialist

ELMET TECHNOLOGIES LLC • Lewiston, ME

1d • Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to join the Elmet Technologies Finance team supporting manufacturing operations across Ohio, Michigan, and Maine. This role is responsible for processing invoices, reconciling vendor accounts, maintaining accurate financial records, and ensuring timely payments to vendors and suppliers. The Accounts Payable Specialist will work closely with internal departments and external vendors while supporting month-end close activities and ongoing process improvement initiatives within the Finance organization. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented accounting professional who thrives in a collaborative, fast-paced manufacturing environment and values accuracy, organization, and continuous improvement.

Requirements

• 1–3 years of Accounts Payable or related accounting experience
• Strong organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Solid analytical and problem-solving abilities
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and manage priorities
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Nice To Haves

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field preferred
• Experience working within ERP systems preferred
• Experience within manufacturing or industrial environments preferred

Responsibilities

• Organize and process invoices and payment requests
• Verify vendor invoice validity and accuracy
• Ensure invoices are properly coded, categorized, and approved
• Match purchase orders to vendor invoices
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner
• Support month-end and year-end closing activities
• Perform monthly reconciliation of Accounts Payable subledger accounts
• Set up new vendors and maintain vendor records
• Prepare vendor payment forecasts
• Process electronic payments and check runs
• Maintain accurate vendor profiles for annual IRS 1099-MISC reporting
• Collaborate with internal teams to support process improvements and financial accuracy
• Perform additional accounting and administrative duties as assigned

Benefits

• health
• dental
• vision
• 401(k)
• paid time off

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree