Accounts Payable Specialist

Accounts Payable Specialist Chewning and Wilmer - 4.4 Richmond, VA Job Details Full-time 4 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Paid time off Employee assistance program Vision insurance 401(k) matching Qualifications Microsoft Excel High school diploma or GED Driving Data entry Associate's degree Full Job Description Why Join Us? Join a dedicated team where precision and integrity are the standards. As our Accounts Payable Specialist, you will be the backbone of our vendor relationships and a critical player in our financial operations. This is a role for a detail-oriented professional who thrives in a structured environment and takes pride in maintaining a seamless, audit-ready AP process. The Role Reporting directly to the corporate Controller, you will manage the full-cycle AP process. You won't just be "processing paper"—you will be ensuring financial accuracy, fostering vendor trust, and supporting our month-end excellence.

Key Responsibilities Precision Processing:

Review and process high-volume vendor invoices with a high degree of accuracy and timeliness.

Verification Expert:

Perform meticulous two-way and three-way matching (Invoice, PO, and Receiving) to ensure every dollar is accounted for.

Vendor Relations:

Act as the primary point of contact for vendor inquiries, resolving discrepancies with professionalism and speed.

Compliance Champion:

Adhere to strict internal accounting policies and support SOX/internal audit requirements to maintain a gold-standard audit trail.

Master Records Management:

Oversee vendor onboarding, including W-9 collection and maintaining an up-to-date vendor master database.

Strategic Support:

Assist with month-end close activities and contribute to ad hoc financial projects that drive department efficiency. What You Bring to the

Table Experience:

Proven track record in full-cycle Accounts Payable, specifically with PO matching. The "Audit Mindset": A deep understanding of internal controls, approval limits, and segregation of duties.

Tech-Savvy:

Proficiency in ERP systems and Microsoft Excel.

Communication:

Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with both internal stakeholders and external partners.

Reliability:

A commitment to deadlines and a "right-first-time" approach to data entry. Qualifications High school diploma required; Associate's degree in Accounting or Finance is a plus. 1+ years of dedicated Accounts Payable experience preferred. Valid driver's license. Ability to pass a background check and drug screen.

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person