Looking for an AP role that gives you room to do more than process invoices? We're partnering with a large, established manufacturer seeking an Accounting Specialist to help modernize and improve a high-volume AP function while gaining broader accounting exposure. This is a great fit for someone who has built a strong AP foundation but wants more involvement in month-end, analysis, automation, and process improvement. You'll join an experienced, collaborative accounting team with strong tenure, hands-on training, hybrid flexibility after onboarding, and multiple paths for continued growth.
Responsibilities:- Manage high-volume accounts payable activities while ensuring accuracy and timely processing
- Support month-end close, including accruals, reconciliations, and financial review
- Analyze purchasing and AP data to identify trends, discrepancies, and opportunities for improvement
- Help streamline and automate AP processes to reduce manual work and improve efficiency
- Research and resolve invoice, receiving, and payment discrepancies
- Maintain accurate vendor and accounting information within the ERP system
- Support reporting, audit requests, and other accounting projects
- Cross-train across the accounting team and provide support in other areas as needed
Qualifications:- 3+ years of accounts payable and month-end experience required
- Accounting coursework, degree, certification, or equivalent hands-on experience
- Experience improving, automating, or streamlining accounting processesERP system experience and intermediate Excel skills
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Tech-savvy and comfortable learning new systems and processes
- Self-starter who takes initiative, asks questions, and looks for ways to make processes better
- Interest in continuing to learn and grow beyond traditional accounts payable responsibilities
