[Hiring] Senior Accounts Payable Specialist @PREMIUM GUARD INCORPORATED

Role Description

The Senior Accounts Payable Specialist will manage and process AP invoices for our Albion manufacturing facility, manage all AP emails for this location, respond to vendor inquiries, reconcile vendor statements, and prepare the weekly payment file to ensure timely payments to our suppliers. This position will also support monthly accruals, the financial close process, and expense analysis.

• Daily AP Processing: Timely and accurate invoice entry, expense coding, and GL account allocation.
• Invoice and Records Management: Storing invoices and maintaining digital records to eliminate duplication.
• AP Automation: Leading and supporting automation initiatives to reflect ownership and continuous improvement.
• Vendor Management: Vendor statement reconciliations, onboarding, ERP setup, and contract reviews.
• Month-End Close: Accuracy, reconciliation, and timely completion of assigned closing activities.
• Supplier Payments: Preparing and supporting weekly payment processing.
• Compliance and Audit Support: 1099 preparation, expense policy updates, contract reviews, and audit support.
• Process Improvement: Automation and process improvement where appropriate.
• Leadership Support: Support for the AP Manager and other assigned responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in business (preferably Accounting).
• At least 4 years’ working experience with increasing responsibility preferred.
• Must be a team player with a “can do” attitude.
• Must be organized, detail-oriented, highly motivated, have a strong work ethic, independent problem-solving skills, and the ability to collaborate and communicate effectively with other departments.
• Must be proficient in Excel and general accounting principles.
• Knowledge of JD Edwards is helpful but not required.
• This position can be fully remote for the right candidate.

Company Description

Premium Guard, Inc, a privately held company, was established in 1996. We are a leading supplier of private label solutions in the automotive aftermarket. We have an exceptional commitment to performance, innovation, and partnership in the automotive aftermarket industry. Our focus is on designing, manufacturing and distributing products for automotive, diesel, power-sports and specialty filter markets.