Accounts Payable Specialist | Seymour, CT

Target Compensation: $50,000 - $60,000

A growing organization in Seymour, CT is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to join its accounting team. This is an excellent opportunity for a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys managing high-volume invoice processing while ensuring accuracy and efficiency.

The Accounts Payable Specialist will play a key role in maintaining vendor relationships, supporting month-end close activities, and ensuring timely and accurate payment processing.

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

• Join a collaborative and supportive accounting team
• Opportunity to own the full accounts payable process
• Fast-paced environment with strong team collaboration
• Stable organization with opportunities for growth
• Highly visible role that works across multiple departments

Key Responsibilities of the Accounts Payable Specialist

As an Accounts Payable Specialist , you will:

• Process a high volume of vendor invoices accurately and efficiently
• Perform three-way matching of purchase orders, receipts, and invoices
• Review invoices for proper coding, approvals, and supporting documentation
• Research and resolve invoice discrepancies and vendor inquiries
• Process payments via check, ACH, and wire transfer
• Reconcile vendor statements and investigate outstanding items
• Maintain vendor records and ensure documentation is up to date
• Assist with month-end close activities, accruals, and account reconciliations
• Support internal and external audit requests as needed
• Collaborate with purchasing, receiving, and operations teams to ensure invoice accuracy

Preferred Qualifications of the Accounts Payable Specialist

• 2+ years of experience as an Accounts Payable Specialist or similar AP role
• Experience processing high-volume invoices
• Strong understanding of three-way matching
• NetSuite experience is required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills
• Strong communication and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines