Rep I Accounts Payable

Staples•Columbia, SC

14h

About The Position

Staples is business to business. You’re what binds us together. Our talented finance team partners with every area of the business to drive results and provide financial expertise. We are passionate about analyzing and interpreting information to assess performance and provide guidance. Our team serves as a true partner and advisor to all our business leaders; working with them to accelerate the company’s profitability and growth. Join our Finance team as a Rep I, Accounts Payable, where you'll play a critical role in ensuring accurate and timely payments to vendors and suppliers while supporting key financial operations across the business. This is a great opportunity for a detail-oriented professional who enjoys problem-solving, collaborating across teams, and delivering exceptional customer service in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED required.
2+ years of experience in Accounts Payable, Finance, Accounting, Banking, or a related business function.
Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel.

Nice To Haves

2–4 years of Accounts Payable experience.
Experience with Oracle Financials.
Experience maintaining vendor master records.

Responsibilities

Process check and electronic payment runs, virtual card payments, wire transfers, and other payment methods.
Transmit daily cash disbursements to banking partners and verify successful transmissions.
Research and resolve suspect checks, process voids and stop payments in Oracle and Cash Pro.
Reconcile variances related to disbursement general ledger accounts.
Maintain vendor master records, including trade and expense vendor setup and updates.
Perform specialized system setup in Automatch or AS400 as needed.
Partner with Global Buying and Procurement teams on payment term updates and contract-related inquiries.
Investigate returned checks and coordinate resolution with internal stakeholders.
Respond to inquiries from internal and external customers.