Accounts Payable Specialist

Accounts Payable Specialist

Greensboro, NC | Full-Time | Finance | Saf-Gard Safety Shoe Company

About the Role

If you're looking for an opportunity in accounts payable where accuracy, organization and attention to detail are valued, this could be the role for you. Whether you've worked as an accounts payable specialist, accounts payable clerk, AP specialist or in other accounting jobs, you'll play an important role in helping keep our financial operations running smoothly.

We're seeking a dependable, detail-oriented professional to support vendor invoicing, payment processing, reconciliation activities, and accounts payable aging. This position works closely with internal departments and vendor partners to ensure invoices are processed accurately and on time while helping maintain strong vendor relationships.

At Saf-Gard Safety Shoe Company, we believe in keeping things straightforward. No unnecessary bureaucracy. No corporate runaround. Just good people working together to support hardworking customers and each other.

We've been serving customers for more than 40 years, and we've built our success on trust, service, and long-term relationships. If you're looking for a stable career with a company that values teamwork and personal accountability, we'd love to hear from you.

What You'll Do

Accounts Payable Operations

• Enter and process vendor invoices accurately and efficiently
• Support invoice processing activities in accordance with company procedures
• Track and manage accounts payable aging to ensure timely payments
• Assist with payment processing and vendor account maintenance
• Support month-end close activities related to accounts payable

Vendor & Purchase Order Management

• Reconcile vendor statements and investigate discrepancies
• Work with purchase orders (POs), vendor invoices, and receiving documentation
• Assist with three-way match processes involving purchase orders, receipts, and invoices
• Support vendor management activities and maintain positive vendor relations
• Coordinate with internal teams regarding invoice approvals and payment status

Financial Accuracy & Reporting

• Perform account reconciliation and accounts payable reconciliation tasks
• Assist with GL coding and financial record accuracy as needed
• Maintain organized documentation and audit-ready records
• Support additional accounts payable responsibilities and special projects as assigned

What We're Looking For

• 2+ years of experience in accounts payable, accounting support or related financial operations
• Experience working with vendor invoices, invoice processing, and payment workflows
• Familiarity with purchase orders, inventory procurement, and PO receiving processes
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and vendor relations skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics NAV, Business Central, or other ERP systems
• Knowledge of lease accounting principles (ASC 842)
• Experience with account reconciliation and month-end close support
• Familiarity with ACH payments, check payments, and vendor payment processes
• Understanding of 1099 and W-9 compliance requirements

Schedule

• Full-time position
• On-site role in Greensboro, NC
• Standard business hours
• Additional hours may occasionally be required during month-end or special projects

Compensation & Benefits

• Company-paid dental, vision, long-term disability, short-term disability, and life insurance beginning the first of the month after 60 days
• Multi-tiered medical insurance plans to choose from (benefits valued at over $10,000 annually)
• 8 paid holidays per year
• PTO is available after 90 days, accrued bi-weekly at a rate of 3.08 hours (2 weeks annualized after 1st year). Bi-weekly accrual rate increases to 4.62 hours after 7 years (3 weeks annualized)
• 401(k) plan with 50% employer match on first 6% of employee base pay
• Stable, long-term career opportunities with room for growth and advancement
• Supportive, team-oriented work environment
• Cross-training and development opportunities across departments
• Full company-paid benefits for eligible full-time positions

About Saf-Gard

We've been in the safety footwear business for more than 40 years. We know safety matters. We also know relationships matter. That's why we work hard to make things easier for our customers and for each other.

At Saf-Gard, you're not just another employee buried in a corporate machine. We're a close-knit family that believes in working hard, helping each other out, and treating people the right way. We've built a culture around trust, teamwork, and common sense, and it's helped us grow for more than four decades.

Recognized as a Triad Business Journal Fast 50 company nine times, we continue to grow and create new opportunities for employees who want to build long-term careers with us.