Accounts Payable Specialist

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We’re committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.

We are seeking a skilled and customer-focused Accounts Payable Specialist to join our finance team. This role is not limited to AP processing but requires a strong understanding of full-cycle accounts payable, month-end close activities, and related reconciliations. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, an excellent problem solver, and thrives in a fast-paced environment. As this is a hybrid role, candidates must be able to work on-site as required with short notice.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the full accounts payable cycle, including processing, reconciling, and resolving vendor invoices and employee reimbursements.
• Prepare and post month-end journal entries for accruals (e.g., freight, utilities) and prepayment adjustments.
• Reconcile the AP subledger to the general ledger and ensure the accuracy of accounts payable transactions.
• Conduct vendor statement reconciliations, address discrepancies, and maintain strong vendor relationships.
• Provide exceptional customer service, responding promptly to inquiries from vendors and internal stakeholders to resolve issues effectively.
• Collaborate with internal teams, including Supply Chain and Shared Services, to address and resolve AP-related challenges.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and accounting standards.
• Assist with year-end audits, preparing schedules and documentation for AP-related items.
• Identify and recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency and streamline workflows.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in accounts payable, preferably in a manufacturing or distribution environment.
• Strong understanding of full-cycle accounts payable, including subledger reconciliation, accruals, and month-end processes.
• Solid knowledge of basic accounting principles, including prepayments and intercompany transactions.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, particularly Excel (pivot tables, v-lookups, etc.).
• Excellent customer service and communication skills (written and verbal) to interact with internal and external stakeholders professionally and effectively.
• Proven ability to problem solve and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Highly detail-oriented and organized, with a focus on accuracy and compliance.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Flexibility to work on-site as required with short notice.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in handling freight and utility accruals and other AP-related journal entries.
• Knowledge of AP process improvements and an aptitude for optimizing workflows.
• Familiarity with year-end audit processes and preparing supporting documentation.

In accordance with pay transparency regulations, the anticipated starting salary for this position ranges from $25-$30/hour. Full-time employees are also eligible for a range of benefits. Please note that this salary range is not guaranteed, and the final offer may vary based on experience, education, location, and shift. Additionally, the benefits and programs available may differ depending on the hire date, schedule type, and hours worked.

If you like wild growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you’ll enjoy your career with us!

Creation Technologies is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Canada: Title for the position will be in accordance with applicable national and local laws.

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