Accounts Payable Specialist

 Accounts Payable Specialist – Manufacturing – Virginia Beach – Pay to $45K + OT

Role and Responsibilities:

A successful and growing manufacturer is seeking an ACCOUNTS PAYABLE SPECIALIST to join its corporate accounting and team.

The AP Specialist will focus on vendor record creation and maintenance, vendor relations, reconciling invoices, reviewing check runs, and act as the liaison for AP with employees and vendors.

This is an ideal role for an experienced accounts payable professional that enjoys a fast pace and is seeking a long-term role in a team environment with an industry leader!!  Company offers a comprehensive benefits package and strong opportunities for long-term career growth!

Duties and Responsibilities Include:

• Vendor maintenance and relations including vendor setups and documentation such as COIs, W9s, and W8s to ensure compliance and accurate vendor information
• Manage AP inbox in MS Outlook
• Act as a liaison between internal and external departments and vendors, facilitating communication and ensuring smooth collaboration and implementation
• Research, review, and reconcile invoice discrepancies
• Address and resolve any issues or disputes between the company and its vendors
• Respond to employee questions and supplier inquiries about vendor account setup and maintenance
• Address and resolve any issues or disputes between the company and its vendors
• Identify opportunities to improve vendor processes and policies and implement changes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness
• Review and verify daily and weekly check-run, ensuring that payee and vendor invoices are saved and matched in the accounting system
• Process requests and complete vendor credit application forms
• Distribute incoming mail to the accounting staff and management
• Perform all other accounts payable and general and administrative accounting duties as assigned

Qualifications and Education Requirements:

• 2+ years of experience focused on accounts payable and vendor relations
• Associates degree in accounting highly preferred
• Ability and desire to work in a fast-paced and team-centered environment
• Exceptional computer skills including strong Excel and Word, and experience with ERPs
• Strong ability to track and reconcile accounting records
• Excellent communication skills, ability to meet multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment, with strong sense of urgency and commitment to accuracy
• Quick and accurate data entry ability, keen attention to detail, and developed problem-solving skills
• Manufacturing industry experience is a plus

Apply today or call me directly, Barbara Field, President, Finance & Accounting, 757-477-4957.

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• 2+ years of experience focused on accounts payable and vendor relations
• Associates degree in accounting highly preferred
• Ability and desire to work in a fast-paced and team-centered environment
• Exceptional computer skills including strong Excel and Word, and experience with ERPs
• Strong ability to track and reconcile accounting records
• Excellent communication skills, ability to meet multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment, with strong sense of urgency and commitment to accuracy
• Quick and accurate data entry ability, keen attention to detail, and developed problem-solving skills
• Manufacturing industry experience is a plus