WHO WE ARE How will transportation and mobility evolve? What will the vehicle of the future look like – and how will those vehicles be repaired? How can the next chapter of your career contribute to solving these transportation challenges and more? Transtar Industries is on a mission to simplify complex vehicle repair to keep the world moving. We are a leading automotive parts distributor represented across the U.S., Puerto Rico, and Canada, and through patent-winning software and technology, we are revolutionizing our industry. What has remained constant throughout our 45-year history of transformation is our dedication to our customers, our team members, and to the values on which Transtar was founded: Commitment, Humility, Optimism, Integrity, and Respect. A career with Transtar offers the opportunity to make an impact within a rapidly growing organization – the chance to learn, lead, collaborate, and connect with other solutions-oriented, forward-thinking professionals. We invest meaningfully in training and development, empowering you to build your future alongside ours and shape a career unique to your talents, interest, and purpose. THE OPPORTUNITY Based in Walton Hills, Ohio, the Accounts Payable Specialistwill play a critical role in managing the company’s accounts payable process. This role is responsible for ensuring that all vendor invoices are processed accurately and timely, maintaining strong relationships with suppliers, and supporting the financial operations of the company. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in accounts payable, attention to detail, and a commitment to maintaining financial accuracy. RESPONSIBILITIES • High volume Invoice Processing including 3-way match: Accurately process all incoming vendor invoices, ensuring proper coding, approval, and timely payment. • Vendor Management: Maintain positive relationships with vendors, addressing any discrepancies, and managing vendor accounts effectively. • Vendor Reconciliation: Reconcile accounts payable transactions and resolve any discrepancies to maintain accurate financial records. • Expense Reporting: Assist with employee expense report processing, ensuring compliance with company policies. • Payment Processing: Prepare and process electronic transfers, checks, and other forms of payment while adhering to payment terms and company policies. • Financial Reporting: Support the month-end and year-end closing processes by providing accurate AP reports and reconciliations. • Audit Support: Assist with internal and external audits by providing necessary documentation and information related to accounts payable. • Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements and automation within the AP function to enhance efficiency and accuracy.Other projects as assigned by Finance. KEY QUALIFICATIONS • Associate degree preferred, or equivalent education and experience • Minimum of 3 years' experience working in an accounts payable department • Must have moderate Excel skills (sums, VLOOKUPs, and pivot tables) • Epicor experience is preferred • Must have a responsive and cooperative attitude • Meticulous attention to detail with a commitment to producing accurate, quality work • Must possess the ability to work professionally and independently in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment • Must have common knowledge of accounting practices and procedures • Must have the ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks WORK ENVIRONMENT The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an associate encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an associate to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job the associate is regularly required to talk or hear. The associate is regularly required to sit, stand or walk. The associate is occasionally required to use hands to finger, grasp, handle or feel; climb; balance; stoop; kneel; crouch; push or pull; and reach with hands and arms. The associate must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS N/A