Accounts Payable Accountant

We are seeking applicants for an Accounts Payable Accountant to join an excellent company in Winston-Salem. This role serves as a key resource within the accounting department, partnering with internal stakeholders and vendors to maintain strong financial controls and efficient payment operations.

The ideal candidate will have strong AP experience, knowledge of general accounting principles, ERP system proficiency, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Manage the full-cycle accounts payable process, including invoice review, coding, approval routing, and payment processing.
• Ensure accurate and timely processing of high-volume invoices while maintaining compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve invoice, payment, and purchase order discrepancies.
• Maintain vendor master files, including W-9 documentation and vendor setup requests.
• Prepare and process weekly ACH, wire, and check payments.
• Support month-end and year-end close activities, including AP accruals, account reconciliations, and journal entries.
• Reconcile AP subledger to the general ledger and investigate discrepancies.
• Monitor aging reports and address overdue items in a timely manner.
• Assist with sales and use tax documentation and audit requests.
• Prepare reports and analyses related to accounts payable, cash disbursements, and vendor activity.
• Support internal and external audits by providing documentation and explanations as required.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements, automation, and workflow efficiencies.
• Collaborate with purchasing, operations, and accounting teams to ensure accurate financial reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive accounts payable and accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and accounting principles.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, and data analysis.
• Experience processing high-volume invoices and multi-entity transactions preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Pay Details: $28.00 to $32.00 per hour

Search managed by: Will Stevens

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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