Senior Accounting Specialist

If you're looking for a role where your work truly matters, this is an opportunity to step into a highly visible position supporting a well-established manufacturing organization with approximately 600 employees. You'll take ownership of critical accounting processes while gaining exposure to Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, billing, inventory accounting, and month-end close activities. This isn't a role where you're stuck doing the same task every day. You'll work across multiple areas of accounting, partner with operations and purchasing teams, and play an important role in helping the business run smoothly. Why This Opportunity Stands Out ✅ Established and financially stable manufacturing company ✅ High-impact role with visibility across the organization ✅ Opportunity to expand beyond Accounts Payable into broader accounting functions ✅ Collaborative team environment with approachable leadership ✅ Long-tenured employees and strong company culture ✅ Hands-on role with variety and continuous learning opportunities ✅ Great opportunity for someone seeking long-term growth and stability WWhat You'll Be Doing Own the Accounts Payable Function You'll serve as the go-to person for a large-volume AP process, ensuring invoices, payments, and vendor accounts are handled accurately and efficiently.

• Review and process vendor invoices and supporting documentation
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies
• Schedule and process payments while maintaining audit-ready records
• Monitor AP aging and vendor balances
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency and streamline processes

Expand into Accounts Receivable & Billing As you become established in the role, you'll gain additional exposure to customer billing and receivable activities.

• Prepare and process customer invoices
• Record transactions and post to the general ledger
• Assist with collections and receivable tracking
• Support billing for both routine and high-dollar transactions

Gain Exposure to Inventory & Month-End Accounting This role offers a unique opportunity to learn and contribute beyond transactional accounting.

• Support inventory accounting for significant inventory balances
• Assist with reconciliations and financial reporting
• Participate in month-end close processes
• Help maintain accurate accounting records and documentation

Partner Across the Business You'll work closely with purchasing, operations, vendors, and internal stakeholders to solve problems and keep processes moving.

• Respond to vendor and internal inquiries
• Monitor shared department inboxes
• Build strong relationships across departments
• Support continuous improvement initiatives

Detail-oriented and highly organized Comfortable working independently Strong in Accounts Payable and accounting fundamentals A proactive problem solver Able to communicate effectively with vendors and internal teams Interested in expanding their accounting knowledge beyond AP