Job Description
Join Our Finance Team as an Accounts Payable Specialist
Apex Logistics & Finance is seeking a highly organized and detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist to join our dynamic finance team. We offer an immediate hire opportunity for a dedicated professional to manage our accounts payable processes, ensuring accurate and timely vendor payments. If you have a knack for numbers and a passion for process improvement, we want to hear from you.
Why Join Apex?
- Immediate Start: Onboard and begin contributing to our team within two weeks.
- Competitive Pay: Salary commensurate with experience in the range of $45k - $55k.
- Modern Environment: Work in a collaborative, tech-forward office in Columbus.
Key Responsibilities
- Process and code a high volume of invoices accurately and timely to ensure no late payments to vendors.
- Review invoices against purchase orders and receiving reports to resolve discrepancies and resolve billing errors.
- Prepare and issue payments via ACH, wire transfers, and checks while maintaining strict internal controls.
- Maintain and update vendor master files, including tax ID verification and banking information updates.
- Reconcile accounts payable statements, identify outstanding balances, and communicate with vendors to resolve aged debt.
- Assist with month-end and year-end close processes, including accruals and financial reporting support.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent; Associate degree in Accounting or Finance preferred.
- Minimum of 2 years of progressive experience in Accounts Payable or General Ledger accounting.
- Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., SAP, NetSuite, Oracle, or QuickBooks) and Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP).
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to spot errors and resolve complex issues.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills for vendor and internal stakeholder interaction.
- Ability to manage a high volume of work and meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities
- Process and code a high volume of invoices accurately and timely to ensure no late payments to vendors.
- Review invoices against purchase orders and receiving reports to resolve discrepancies and resolve billing errors.
- Prepare and issue payments via ACH, wire transfers, and checks while maintaining strict internal controls.
- Maintain and update vendor master files, including tax ID verification and banking information updates.
- Reconcile accounts payable statements, identify outstanding balances, and communicate with vendors to resolve aged debt.
- Assist with month-end and year-end close processes, including accruals and financial reporting support.
Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent; Associate degree in Accounting or Finance preferred.
- Minimum of 2 years of progressive experience in Accounts Payable or General Ledger accounting.
- Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., SAP, NetSuite, Oracle, or QuickBooks) and Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP).
- Strong attention to detail with the ability to spot errors and resolve complex issues.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills for vendor and internal stakeholder interaction.
- Ability to manage a high volume of work and meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment.