Accounts Payable Specialist
About the Role
We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Accounts Payable Specialist to join our finance team. This role is highly Excel-driven and ideal for someone who thrives in high-volume environments and is eager to take ownership of processes. The right candidate will not only handle day-to-day AP tasks but also think critically about workflows, identify inefficiencies, and help drive improvements.
Key Responsibilities of the Accounts Payable Specialist :
- Process a high volume of invoices (approx. 2,000 / month) with accuracy and attention to detail.
- Extract and download invoices from vendor portals-including consolidated invoices (e.g., FedEx)-and manipulate files using Excel to prepare uploads into Stampley for automated processing.
- Manage incoming invoices via the AP inbox, ensuring proper forwarding and processing.
- Perform vendor account validation, including verifying TIN information against the IRS database.
- Handle vendor setup and maintain the vendor master file.
- Monitor and respond to AP inbox inquiries, ensuring timely resolution.
Qualifications of the Accounts Payable Specialist :
Strong understanding of the end-to-end AP process and ability to explain the "why" behind each step.Hands-on experience with high-volume invoice processing.Advanced Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, filtering, sorting, SUMs).Self-starter with a go-getter attitude-takes ownership, asks questions, and speaks up when something isn't right.Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving skills.