Accounts Payable Specialist

A growing and financially stable organization is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to join its accounting team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career in accounting while gaining exposure to multiple areas of finance and operations.

The company offers a supportive, team-oriented culture that values employee development, work-life balance, and internal growth. This role is open due to an internal promotion, demonstrating the organization's commitment to investing in its people and creating advancement opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Process high-volume accounts payable transactions from receipt through payment
• Perform three-way matching of purchase orders, invoices, and supporting documentation
• Review and code invoices to projects, cost centers, and general ledger accounts
• Ensure invoices are approved and processed accurately and timely
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies
• Manage company credit card reconciliations and supporting documentation
• Collaborate with project teams, operations, and vendors to obtain approvals and supporting information
• Maintain organized accounting records and documentation
• Support month-end close activities and other accounting projects as assigned
• Assist across various accounting functions as business needs require

Qualifications

Required

• 1+ years of Accounts Payable, Accounting Clerk, or related accounting experience
• Experience with three-way matching
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously
• Excellent communication and follow-up skills
• Professional, dependable, and team-focused attitude

Preferred

• Construction, manufacturing, engineering, or project-based industry experience
• Experience coding invoices to jobs, projects, or cost centers
• Exposure to ERP or accounting software systems
• Desire to grow into broader accounting responsibilities

What Makes Someone Successful

The ideal candidate is someone who:

• Thrives in a fast-paced environment with multiple moving parts
• Can confidently communicate with project managers, vendors, and operations teams
• Is adaptable, resilient, and able to work with a variety of personalities
• Takes ownership of their work and follows through on commitments
• Wants to learn, grow, and advance within an accounting organization

Growth Opportunity

This is more than an Accounts Payable position. The company is committed to developing talent from within and provides opportunities to expand into broader accounting functions and future accounting leadership paths.

Benefits & Perks

• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Company contribution toward healthcare premiums
• Employer-funded HSA contribution
• 401(k) with company match
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Paid time off
• Stable organization with strong employee retention
• Collaborative and supportive leadership team
• Genuine work-life balance and flexibility when life happens
• Clear opportunities for advancement and professional development

If you're looking for an opportunity to join a company that values its employees, promotes from within, and offers long-term career growth, we'd love to connect with you.

I look forward to your application!