Accounts Payable Specialist III

Job Description Description : People First Work-Life Balance Competitive Pay! WHO WE ARE : Johnstone Supply - The Founders Group is a 3rd generation family-owned leading wholesale distributor for heating, cooling, and refrigeration supplies and equipment. We are locally owned and operate across 5 states as one of the nation's largest HVAC / R distributors. Johnstone Supply offers superior customer service, technical advice, and training seminars, featuring the industrys most respected catalog (available both digitally and online) with over 80,000 quality parts, supplies, and equipment. Join Our Team as an Accounts Payable Specialist at Johnstone Supply Founders Group Were looking for a talented Accounts Payable Specialist passionate about accounts payable, with an accurate and detail-oriented approach to support our AP process. As the Accounts Payable Specialist III, you will support daily AP operations efficiently, foster strong relationships with internal teams and vendors, and contribute to process improvements, digitization, and system enhancements. You will also support audit readiness and compliance with year-end reporting. A mentoring mindset is essential to guide junior team members. SCHEDULE - This hybrid position requires eight hours a day, with on-site work Monday-Thursday and remote work on Fridays. WHAT YOULL DO : Review, process, and pay invoices supporting various parts of the organization. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize and digitize the end-to-end Accounts Payable process. PRIMARY PURPOSE The AP Specialist III supports daily AP operations with accuracy and efficiency, building strong relationships with internal teams and vendors, and supporting system enhancements and process improvements. WORK SCHEDULE Non-exempt onsite position, with Fridays remote, requiring eight or more hours daily based on business needs. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Execute daily AP operations including invoice review, coding, matching, and timely payments, ensuring compliance with policies and regulations. Serve as a point of contact for internal departments and external suppliers, resolving inquiries and discrepancies promptly. Maintain vendor accounts, support reconciliation, and ensure adherence to reporting and month-end deadlines. Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and compliance, leveraging automation tools. Support digitization initiatives by testing and implementing system enhancements. Develop and document updated procedures, promoting best practices and technology adoption. Mentor junior team members, fostering a collaborative and continuous improvement environment. Assist in audit processes and year-end reporting, including documentation and 1099 preparation. Requirements : QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE At least 5 years of Accounts Payable or relevant experience. Associate or bachelors degree in accounting, business, or related field. Job-Specific Knowledge & Skills : Comfortable learning new tools and technologies. Excellent skills in Excel and PowerPoint; experience with Infor (CSD) and BI tools is a plus. Knowledge of ERP systems and US GAAP principles. Strong analytical, problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills. Coaching mindset, proactive, detail-oriented, and able to handle sensitive information. Competency Profile : Attention to Detail Compliance Driven Analytical & Problem-Solving Time Management & Prioritization Coaching & Mentoring

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