SR AP Specialist

Required Skills & Experience

Education & Professional Experience · Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field preferred; equivalent combination of education and AP experience considered. · 5+ years of accounts payable experience, including invoice processing in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment. · Demonstrated ability to work independently, manage an assigned queue, and deliver accurate results with limited supervision. Functional Expertise · Solid working knowledge of the AP invoice lifecycle, including coding, two- and three-way match, approval workflows, and payment status. · Understanding of internal controls, duplicate and erroneous payment risks, and basic accounting fundamentals. · Experience responding to vendor and internal customer inquiries and resolving them through to completion. · Experience in construction, engineering, or other project-based industries preferred. Systems & Business Process Knowledge · Experience with an ERP platform such as D365, Acumatica, Oracle, SAP, Workday, or similar required. · Experience with invoice capture and workflow tools preferred. · Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Teams. · Ability to learn new systems and procedures quickly with a limited training program. Professional Skills · Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively and professionally with individuals at all levels. · Self-starter who takes ownership of work, anticipates issues, and drives items to resolution. · Committed, reliable, and consistent, with strong attendance and follow-through. · Coachable and open to feedback, with a quick-learning, positive, can-do approach. · Professional, organized, and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and shifting deadlines. · Strong customer service orientation and sound judgment, including knowing when to escalate.

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

Construction Experience

Job Description

Processes accounts payable (AP) invoices accurately and on time and serves as a primary point of contact for inquiries from internal and external customers. Takes ownership of assigned work from receipt through resolution, including the quality of every transaction and every customer interaction, and communicates clearly and professionally, verbally and in writing, with individuals at all levels. Learns McKinstry’s processes and systems quickly with a limited training program and contributes as a reliable, coachable, and well-organized member of the Invoice Processing team.