Job ID: 1788967
Reference Code: JS-Accounts-Payable Specialist
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist for a direct hire opportunity in Coraopolis, PA. This fully onsite role is ideal for an accounting professional who is confident in high-volume accounts payable processing and enjoys improving workflows, supporting system enhancements, and contributing to operational efficiency.
This opportunity offers the chance to join a growing organization with a collaborative work environment, supportive leadership, and a team-focused culture. The right candidate will be a dependable, proactive problem-solver who is comfortable asking questions, recommending improvements, and helping strengthen accounts payable processes across the business.
Key Responsibilities
- Process invoices accurately and efficiently in a high-volume accounts payable environment.
- Review, verify, code, and reconcile vendor invoices, payment requests, and related documentation.
- Maintain vendor records, research discrepancies, and communicate with vendors and internal departments to resolve issues.
- Support month-end close activities, account reconciliations, and compliance with accounting policies and procedures.
- Assist with procurement and purchase order processes to support timely and accurate payment processing.
- Identify opportunities to streamline AP workflows, improve procedures, and support software or system enhancement initiatives.
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Required Qualifications and Skills
- Process high-volume accounts payable invoices, payment requests, and vendor documentation.
- Support month-end close, reconciliations, vendor issue resolution, and compliance with accounting procedures.
- Assist with procurement, purchase order processes, and accounts payable workflow improvements.
- Participate in system enhancements, software upgrades, and process improvement initiatives.
- 3 to 5+ years of accounts payable or related accounting experience.
- Strong understanding of accounting principles, accounts payable best practices, and invoice processing procedures.
- Experience using ERP systems, accounting software, or similar financial systems.
- Familiarity with purchase order, procurement, and vendor management processes.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and the ability to work accurately with financial data.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and time management skills.
- Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively across departments.
- Self-starter mindset with the ability to take initiative, recommend improvements, and adapt to change.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working through ERP, accounting software, or system transitions.
- Prior involvement in accounts payable process improvement, workflow documentation, or software implementation projects.
- Experience in a transportation, logistics, storage, materials, or operations-driven business environment.
What We're Looking For
- A "go-getter" who takes initiative and looks for ways to improve processes
- Someone who is comfortable with change and technology enhancements
- A strategic thinker who can help make operations more efficient
- A dependable team player who can work independently when needed
- A professional who is not afraid to ask questions, offer suggestions, and drive positive change