Accounts Payable

Job ID: 185942
Location: WINSTON-SALEM, NC
Employment Type: Clerical

About the Role

We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Accountant to support accurate and timely processing of vendor invoices, payments, and financial transactions. This role plays a critical part in cash flow management, financial accuracy, and maintaining strong vendor relationships while ensuring compliance with accounting policies and internal controls.

You’ll join a small, collaborative accounting team of three in a fast-paced environment with a high volume of transactions. While the role currently includes manual processes, the organization is actively working toward greater automation and system enhancements, offering long-term growth and learning opportunities.

What You’ll Be Doing

Process supplier invoices and expenses accurately and on time

Perform 3-way matching and analyze supplier invoices and related costs

Initiate approval workflows for invoices and transactions

Process employee expense reports (e.g., travel and business expenses)

Complete bank and account reconciliations

Prepare and execute wire transfers to suppliers

Confirm balances with domestic and international subsidiaries

Verify monthly expense reports and support month-end close activities

Assist with year-end closing and audit preparation

Support quarterly and Canadian tax reporting requirements

Assist with customer credits and intercompany financial coordination

Coordinate financial quality issues between U.S. and German entities

Prepare freight cost reports

Support separation of duties related to treasury functions

Assist with physical inventory counts and special projects as needed

Required Qualifications

Prior Accounts Payable experience

Strong attention to detail, especially with high-volume invoice processing

Experience completing 3-way matches

Comfortable working in a manual AP environment with printing and filing

Strong Excel skills, including exporting data from an ERP system and working from spreadsheets

Solid understanding of account reconciliation processes

Ability to handle confidential information with discretion

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent accounting work experience

Nice to Have

Accounts Payable experience within a manufacturing environment

Experience supporting audits, inventory counts, or international accounting operations

Why This Role

Join a close-knit accounting team with hands-on exposure

Gain experience during a system transition and automation journey

Make a direct impact on financial accuracy and operational efficiency

Stable role with long-term growth potential