AP Specialist I in Ladson, South Carolina at Keel

Built on Experience. Built for Skill. Built for You.

Keel was formed by bringing together three industry leaders combining generations of hands-on expertise in steel fabrication, shipbuilding, aerospace, and defense manufacturing.

That means when you join Keel, you’re joining a team backed by decades of proven craftsmanship and real-world results.

We build ships, defense systems, aerospace components, and heavy steel structures that serve critical missions — and we do it with pride.

Your Mission:

The Accounts Payable Specialist will help manage Keel’s bills and expenses by processing, verifying, and reconciling invoices to ensure timely and accurate payments to vendors and suppliers.

Explore the Depth of the Role:

• Responsible for processing vendor invoices and payments, ensuring financial records are accurate and complete
• Entering and uploading invoices into accounting software and maintaining organized files of all AP documentation
• Performing two-way or three-way matching (invoice, purchase order, and receiving document) and reconciling vendor statements
• Investigating and resolving any discrepancies in invoices or payments and communicating with vendors and internal stakeholders to resolve issues
• Assist with month-end closing, preparing reports on outstanding accounts, and supporting audits
• Identify and recommend improvements to accounts payable processes
• Collaborate with the finance team to streamline workflows and enhance efficiency
• Partner with multi-regional Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, and Treasury departments to ensure vendor invoices are processed in a timely manner to support the company’s financial health and cash flow
• All other related duties as assigned

Mission Readiness:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance preferred
• Meticulous attention to detail is crucial for accuracy in data entry and payment processing
• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to work across functions
• Solid understanding of basic accounting principles and procedures
• Experience with month-end close, audit support, and internal controls
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems
• Advanced Excel skills

Travel Requirements:

• Rare but may occur

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds at times (e.g., files, office supplies, etc).
• Occasionally required to stand, walk, bend, or reach within the office setting.

Become a part of our Builders and you too can...

• Uphold Safety and Quality Standards
• Embody Team Spirit
• Relentless Customer Focus
• Convey Integrity, Trust, and Professionalism
• Execute with Excellence and Velocity

What Keel will build for you: (benefits and perks here)

• Comprehensive Benefit Package
• Competitive Pay
• 401K Match
• HSA/FSA
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Internal Referral Bonus Opportunities
• Shift Differentials
• Overtime Potential
• Paid on the Job Training
• Certification Sponsorship Opportunities
• Committed to Individual Career Growth
• We Do Fun Things, Plus More!

Need Assistance?

If you require a reasonable accommodation at any stage of the employment process, please email talent@keelusa.com with details about your request and your contact information. Accommodation requests are reviewed individually on a case-by-case basis. Please note that this email address is monitored only for inquiries related to reasonable accommodation requests.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

What we build, builds us.