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Accounts Payable Specialist
AP Specialists ensure timely and accurate vendor payments, maintaining the integrity of outgoing financial transactions.
Salary Ranges
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Entry-level professionals with ~1–2 years of experience.
Key Responsibilities
Process vendor invoices and purchase orders
Reconcile payments and vendor accounts
Maintain vendor databases
Assist with expense reporting
Autonomy & Decision‑Making
Operates with supervision, executes standard procedures.Tools & Skills
ERP systems
Excel proficiency
Attention to detail
Ideal For
Businesses with growing vendor management needs
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Experienced professionals with 3–5 years of experience.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee AP workflow and invoice tracking
Reconcile accounts and resolve discrepancies
Support month-end closing
Handle vendor communication
Autonomy & Decision‑Making
Works independently, supports process improvements.Tools & Skills
ERP and AP automation tools
Intermediate Excel skills
Ideal For
Teams aiming to optimize AP operations
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Senior AP experts with 5+ years of experience.
Key Responsibilities
Manage high-volume AP cycles
Lead process optimization
Ensure tax and policy compliance
Support audits
Autonomy & Decision‑Making
Full AP ownership and reporting accountability.Tools & Skills
ERP / AP automation mastery
Strong communication and leadership
Ideal For
Companies scaling finance operations
Key Factors that impact Salary and Seniority
Experience working with US-based companies
Volume of invoices handled
Automation exposure
Vendor management experience
Alternative names for this role
Payables Clerk
AP Coordinator
Vendor Accounts Specialist
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