Accounts Payable Specialist

AP Professionals has partnered with a well-established, local manufacturing company in search of an Accounts Payable Specialist. The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for processing invoices to ensure accurate and timely vendor payments. This position is fully onsite on the West side of Rochester. If you care about public health, safety, and environmental conservation in a growing organization, this is the place for you!

• Enter invoices into the accounting system.
• Manage accounts payable processes across multiple entities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with vendors and the purchasing department.
• Ensure timely and accurate payment of invoices in compliance with departmental guidelines.
• Reconcile invoices with purchase orders and collaborate with purchasing to resolve discrepancies.
• Prepare, match, and distribute payments.
• Provide invoice and payment documentation to external auditors as requested.
• Assign appropriate General Ledger account codes to invoices.
• Assist with vendor information updates when necessary.

• At least 3 years of experience in accounts payable.

• Solid understanding of basic accounting and business office procedures.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access).
• Strong organizational, time-management, and prioritization skills.
• Excellent communication skills—written, verbal, and interpersonal.
• Comfortable working across all levels of the organization.
• Strong analytical, mathematical, and problem-solving abilities.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ethical, trustworthy, and solutions-focused.
• Able to maintain effective vendor and customer relationships.
• Organized with a proactive, critical-thinking mindset.