We are hiring an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to join the team at a supplier of electronic components.

Pay starts at $20.00-$24.00 per hour, depending on experience. Employees are eligible to enroll in our Medical, Dental, Vision, and other benefit plans after 60 days of employment.

Education and Experience:

• Associate degree in Accounting preferred; Bachelor’s in Accounting a plus
• A minimum of 7 years’ experience working in an Accounts Payable role
• Requires familiarity and comfort with ERP systems
• Experience with functioning PO/Receiver system

Essential Qualities:

• Outstanding organizational skills
• Able to communicate effectively at all levels of the organization
• Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to maintain strict confidentiality

As the Accounts Payable Specialist, you will be responsible for reviewing, verifying, and processing invoices, as well as entering invoices daily into ERP system, ensuring correct approval, coding, and matching. The Accounts Payable Specialist prepares and executes payments to vendors via check, ACH or wire transfer, ensuring bills are paid in a timely and accurate manner while adhering to departmental procedures.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Compare purchase orders to invoices verifying prices, quantities, terms of payment and other charges and resolve discrepancies.
• Run a list of invoices to be paid for final review.
• Manage the accounts payable process using accounting software and other programs/internal processes and procedures.
• Analyze workflow processes and recommend improvements.
• Establish and maintain strong relationships with new and existing vendors.
• Prepare 1099s.
• Process transactions and perform other accounting duties such as account maintenance, recording entries, filing and supporting external audits.
• Assist with month-end closing activities, including reconciliations and accruals.
• Coordinate new vendor setups and maintain vendor files.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies as needed.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of ERP system data and update as necessary.
• Extensive interface with the controller, purchasing department and managers.
• All other accounting tasks and special projects as assigned.