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Accounts Payable Specialist

UniFirst

Wilmington, MA
2 days ago

Job Description

Join UniFirst as an Accounts Payable Specialist and play a key role in processing over 7,000 invoices weekly. You'll ensure proper expense control, maintain vendor relations, and enhance payment processes while working in a collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Review & process all invoices in accordance with company policy and SOX requirements
  • Pay vendors weekly, monitor discount opportunities, schedule & prepare checks
  • Work with Materials Management team & vendors to resolve discrepancies
  • Ensure credits are received for all outstanding memos
  • Analyze and resolve complex issues
  • Research & investigate returned checks and request stop payments
  • Process & pay employee expenses after verification
  • Review and process invoices submitted via the Stockroom Management System
  • Ensure invoices are not duplicated via consistent review
  • Accurate and manual entry of invoices as needed
  • Provide exemplary customer service
  • Verify & reconcile monthly vendor statements
  • Respond to inquiries in a timely and professional manner
  • Contribute to the continuous improvement of the payment process
  • Perform project-related tasks in support of AP initiatives

Required Qualifications

  • High School diploma or equivalent required, college degree preferred
  • 4-6 years of full cycle AP experience, Oracle experience preferred
  • 2-4 years of experience processing invoices via an OCR tool
  • Experience with two & three way match programs helpful
  • Previous experience with P2P preferred
  • Proficient MC Office skills, especially Excel
  • Strong organizational skills, accuracy, attention to detail & follow through
  • Excellent service and effective communication skills
  • IOFM AP Certification or ability to obtain certification

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience with administration of Corporate Credit Card Programs helpful

Benefits & Perks

401K with Company MatchProfit SharingHealth InsuranceEmployee Assistance ProgramLife InsurancePaid Time OffTuition Reimbursement30% Employee DiscountEmployee Referral Bonuses