<p>The Senior Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of vendor invoices and reconciliation of supplier accounts within a mid-sized manufacturing environment. This role supports accounting operations related to inventory purchases, manufacturing services, and vendor management.</p> <p>The position requires strong analytical ability and experience working with purchase orders, receiving transactions, and invoice discrepancies. The Senior AP Specialist serves as a key resource within the Accounts Payable function and collaborates with Purchasing, Receiving, Operations, and Finance to resolve issues and improve processes.</p> <p>Accounts Payable Operations</p> <ul> <li>Process vendor invoices accurately and in a timely manner, including high-volume and exception-based transactions </li><li>Perform three-way matching of purchase orders, receipts, and invoices </li><li>Verify pricing, quantities, freight, and tax to ensure invoice accuracy </li><li>Ensure proper general ledger coding and compliance with company financial controls </li><li>Maintain documentation within the ERP system </li></ul> <p>Vendor Reconciliation & Issue Resolution</p> <ul> <li>Perform monthly vendor statement reconciliations </li><li>Investigate and resolve discrepancies related to pricing, quantities, freight, tax, or receiving </li><li>Respond to vendor inquiries regarding invoices, payments, and account balances </li><li>Work with Purchasing, Receiving, and Operations to resolve PO or receipt discrepancies </li></ul> <p>Manufacturing & Inventory Support</p> <ul> <li>Process invoices related to raw materials, components, subcontracted services, and inventory purchases </li><li>Review invoices tied to inventory receipts and manufacturing services </li><li>Assist in resolving price variances, receiving variances, and other exceptions affecting inventory valuation </li></ul> <p>Process Improvement & Controls</p> <ul> <li>Identify opportunities to improve AP processes and internal controls </li><li>Assist with documentation and maintenance of AP procedures </li><li>Support internal and external audit requests by providing documentation and reconciliations </li></ul> <p>Team Collaboration</p> <ul> <li>Provide guidance and informal mentoring to junior AP staff </li><li>Assist with training on AP systems and procedures </li><li>Support the Finance and Accounting team with reporting and analysis </li></ul>