Accounts Payable Specialist

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The Accounts Payable Specialist is a member of the Finance team responsible for the accurate and timely processing of accounts payable transactions. This role also supports general accounting functions and is cross-trained to assist across the department as needed.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Sort, review, and verify incoming supplier invoices.
• Code invoices and obtain approvals in accordance with Company DLA (Delegation of Limit & Authority) for non-purchase order expenses.
• Perform 3‑way matching to verify quantities received and purchase order pricing.
• Research and resolve invoice discrepancies with suppliers, receiving, and purchasing departments.
• Monitor invoices for sales tax applicability and exemption status.
• Maintain tax tracking spreadsheets (Vertex reporting).
• Prepare and process debit memos for supplier returns.
• Enter invoices and debit transactions into the Company ERP system (Oracle).
• Process stop payments, reissues, and invoice cancellations in the ERP system.
• Submit electronic forms for supplier ACH/Wire setup in compliance with Company policy.
• Assist with weekly payment processing and reconciliation with Corporate Treasury.
• Generate and review weekly payment registers from the Corporate system.
• Maintain supplier records and process supplier additions/changes.
• Reconcile supplier statements and resolve discrepancies.
• Review monthly “Received Not Vouchered” reports.
• Assist with month‑end close, including AP accruals.
• Prepare and upload journal entries into the ERP system.
• Support payroll accounting processes, including:
  • Downloading payroll general ledger data
  • Reconciling payroll funding
  • Preparing payroll accruals
  • Tracking payroll hours and distributions
• Process petty cash reimbursements and track payroll‑related contributions.
• Assist with internal and external audits.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.

Education/Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Business, or related field preferred.
• 3–5 years of experience in Accounts Payable or General Accounting.

Skills/Requirements

• Knowledge of Accounts Payable processes and general accounting principles.
• Experience with ERP systems (Oracle preferred).
• Strong data entry skills with high attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office Suite.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate professionally with internal teams and suppliers.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to use AI tools to improve productivity, decision‑making, work quality, and to reduce costs. The successful candidate must be able to identify appropriate AI use cases and critically evaluate AI‑generated outputs.
• High level of integrity and ability to maintain confidentiality.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting and working at a computer.

Compensation

Currency: USD

Salary Minimum: Market

Salary Maximum: Market

Incentive: Market

Disclaimer: Where a specific pay range is noted, it is a good faith estimate at the time of this posting. The actual salary offered will be based on experience, skills, qualifications, market / business considerations, and geographic location.

AMETEK, Inc. is a leading global provider of industrial technology solutions servinga diverse set of attractive niche markets with annual sales over $7.5billion.

AMETEK is committed to making a safer, sustainable, and more productive world a reality. We use differentiated technology solutions to solve our customers’ most complex challenges. We employ 22,000 colleagues, in 35countries, that are grounded by our core values: Ethics and Integrity, Respect for the Individual,Inclusion, Teamwork, and Social Responsibility. AMETEKisa component of the S&P 500. Visit for more information.