CAREER CONNECTOR

SUMMARY
We are currently working with highly stable and growing specialty manufacturer to identify an AP Specialist to join their growing AP team. As the company continues to grow, so does their AP volume, which increased by 45% last year and continues to increase this year. They are bringing on an additional AP Specialist to their team due to the increase in workload. 

In addition to successfully handling the essential duties of this position, this AP Specialist will also support the growth and development of the AP team by working to drive efficiencies and ways to automate accounts payable processes. 

This is a full-time direct hire opportunity offering a competitive base rate of compensation, full benefits package, and bonus potential in the form of profit sharing. Once training is complete, they offer a Monday – Friday daylight hybrid schedule to work 2 days remotely and 3 days in the office. 

POSITION
To be successful in this role, you’ll of course need a strong background in accounts payable but we’re also looking for a few other items that will make you stand out from the crowd for this opportunity. 

The ideal candidate will be a technology savvy person who has proven experience with software automation and driving new processes and efficiencies. 

Additionally, part of what makes a great AP Specialist here is their high attention to detail, a questioning mindset, being conscientious, and taking true ownership of their work. This role requires a keen eye to see items that are wrong or just don’t look right, a person who is comfortable reaching out to a variety of people to find out answers to those items, and the persistence to follow up with those individuals until you have the answers you need. 

Essential duties of the position include: 
•    Verifying the accuracy of invoices by matching invoices to purchase orders and verifying pricing, quantities, and account coding.
•    Follow up with Company team members to resolve discrepancies between invoices, POs and
received items.
•    Entering vouchers into SAP software.
•    Running check requirement and editing reports for review prior to printing computer generated
reports.
•    Printing checks from computer generated systems and preparing for mailing.
•    Other duties as assigned by the Accounts Payable Manager and Controller.

BASE REQUIREMENTS
•    A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is preferred.
•    Strong accounts payable experience. 
•    Manufacturing experience preferred. 
•    SAP experience preferred. 
•    Proficiency in Excel and ability to quickly learn new software. 
•    Experience automating and driving new processes and efficiencies. 
•    Must be able to pass a background check and drug screen.