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Executive Alliance

Accounts Payable Specialist

Executive Alliance, Melville, New York, us, 11775

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Base Pay Range $70,000.00/yr – $80,000.00/yr

An established and growing manufacturing company with global divisions is seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to join its A/P shared services team located at the company’s office in Melville, Long Island.

IDEAL CANDIDATE

Manufacturing / Distribution industry experience (preferred but not required)

Adaptive, organized and tech‑savvy, able to perform A/P processes through multiple divisional ERP instances (usually the same ERP but multiple instances by division)

Able to accurately track and record vendor payables and cash flow

Able to maintain a database of financial information

Recognize and solve A/P problems that may arise

Prepare and track 1099s and create a report with related information at year‑end

RESPONSIBILITIES

Review, code, date and process vendor invoices accurately and in compliance with company policies and payment terms

Data entry of invoices into the computer system

Prepare checks for internal signature

Date and code receiving reports / packing slips

Perform 3‑way match

Resolve A/P matters and problems

Frequent communication with vendors and internal staff

Receive appropriate internal approvals for payment as needed

Assist with month‑end accruals, etc.

Assist with sales tax compliance

Internal financial reporting such as preparing a weekly estimate of vendor payments

Work with accounting staff at corporate office and several divisions to prepare a 13‑week rolling cash forecast

Prepare 1099s at year‑end

The company is not yet utilizing an automated A/P workflow and EDI; much of the work described above is performed manually. Candidates must have experience in a manual A/P environment. Candidates with experience only in an automated workflow environment are not a good fit for this role.

REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

Associate’s degree with 5–7+ years of experience will be considered

4–5+ years of experience performing similar A/P responsibilities in a manual A/P environment

Strong understanding of G/L system and A/P processing, including receipt of PO in ERP

Strong organizational, analytical and recording skills

Detail oriented

Proficient in Excel and with ERP systems

This client does not sponsor candidates in the U.S. and is only considering candidates who currently live within commuting distance of the Melville, NY area.

Position Details

Seniority level: Associate

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Accounting / Auditing

Industries: Manufacturing

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