AHEAD builds platforms for digital business. By weaving together advances in cloud infrastructure, automation and analytics, and software delivery, we help enterprises deliver on the promise of digital transformation.

At AHEAD, we prioritize creating a culture of belonging, where all perspectives and voices are represented, valued, respected, and heard. We create spaces to empower everyone to speak up, make change, and drive the culture at AHEAD. 

We are an equal opportunity employer, and do not discriminate based on an individual's race, national origin, color, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, religion, age, disability, marital status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law, whether actual or perceived. 

We embrace all candidates that will contribute to the diversification and enrichment of ideas and perspectives at AHEAD. 

Accounts Payable Specialist

The Accounts Payable (AP) Specialist is a valuable member of the Accounting department responsible for the day-to-day AP processing duties. This is a salaried, non-exempt position reporting to the AP Manager.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Reviews, codes, and enters vendor invoices into accounting system utilizing both a three-way match (Purchase Orders) and a direct-to-GL AP approach

• Reconciles vendor statements and provides support for month-end close duties
• Serves as initial point-of-contact for internal and external stakeholders for AP related inquiries 
• Researches and resolves issues preventing entry of vendor invoices and disputes incorrect billings when appropriate 

• Comfortable with paperless processes and automated workflows
• High degree of proficiency in Excel (including formulas & Pivot Tables)
• Attention to detail and follow through on deliverables in a high-volume environment
• Problem solving skills centered on a solution-based approach
• Collaborative and team-oriented with strong communication skills
• Flexibility and a champion of change in pursuit of ongoing process improvements

• Minimum 1 years work experience in Accounting, with high-volume, AP experience preferred
• Experience with Accounting ERPs (ex: SAP, Great Plains, Intacct, Financial Force, etc.)
• May require some interstate travel for training (Chicago, Nashville, Cincinnati)

Why AHEAD:

Through our daily work and internal groups like Moving Women AHEAD and RISE AHEAD, we value and benefit from diversity of people, ideas, experience, and everything in between.

We fuel growth by stacking our office with top-notch technologies in a multi-million-dollar lab, by encouraging cross department training and development, sponsoring certifications and credentials for continued learning.

We understand that you have a life outside of work. That’s why we offer flexible paid time off, paid company holidays, and the ability for you to manage your work schedule as needed.