AP Specialist

A global, high-volume organization is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to support full-cycle AP operations within a fast-paced accounting environment. This position will play a key role in vendor management, payment processing, reconciliations, and cross-functional accounting support.

The ideal candidate will have strong Accounts Payable experience within a manufacturing, industrial, distribution, logistics, or similarly high-volume environment, along with a solid understanding of accounting processes and vendor operations.

• Manage full-cycle accounts payable processing including PO and non-PO invoices
• Perform invoice matching, discrepancy research, and issue resolution
• Process ACH, wire, and check payments accurately and timely
• Maintain vendor records, onboarding documentation, W-9s, and vendor communications
• Reconcile vendor statements, payment files, and AP accounts
• Support month-end close activities, reporting, and account analysis
• Collaborate cross-functionally with accounting, operations, procurement, and vendors
• Assist with basic Accounts Receivable support including cash applications and account research as needed
• Maintain accuracy and organization in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and operational efficiency

• 3+ years of Accounts Payable experience in a high-volume environment
• Manufacturing, industrial, logistics, or distribution industry experience strongly preferred
• Strong experience with invoice matching, reconciliations, payment processing, and vendor management
• Experience with ACH, wires, lockbox processing, or banking/payment functions preferred
• Working knowledge of Accounts Receivable processes including cash applications and customer account support
• ERP system experience required (SAP, JD Edwards, PeopleSoft, NetSuite, Concur, etc.)
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills including Pivot Tables and VLOOKUPs
• Detail-oriented with strong communication, organization, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment

• Month-end close support
• 1099 processing
• High-volume AP reporting and reconciliations
• Process improvement or workflow optimization initiatives