AP/AR Specialist

Responsibilities:

• Process and enter vendor invoices, ensuring proper coding, approvals, and supporting documentation
• Match invoices to purchase orders and receipts as applicable
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies
• Prepare AP reports and support payment processing
• Respond to vendor inquiries regarding invoices and payments
• Assist with vendor setup and initiate payment transfers
• Maintain accurate and organized AP records
• Prepare and process customer invoices
• Post and apply customer payments and cash receipts
• Monitor customer accounts and maintain accurate AR records
• Reconcile accounts and research discrepancies or unapplied payments
• Communicate with customers regarding invoices, payments, and outstanding balances
• Assist with customer setup, credit applications, and account maintenance.
  General Accounting
• Assist with month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities
• Prepare account reconciliations and supporting schedules
• Assist with cash management and daily cash activity

Requirements:

• 2+ years of experience in accounts payable, accounts receivable, or general accounting
• Associate’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business, or related field preferred; equivalent experience will be considered
• Working knowledge of basic accounting principles and practices
• Experience processing invoices, payments, cash receipts, and account reconciliations
• Experience with accounting or ERP systems; manufacturing ERP experience is a plus
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with customers, vendors, and employees across the organization
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of sensitive financial information
• Epicor or similar manufacturing ERP experience is a plus
• Payroll experience is a plus