Build Your Accounting Career With a Growing Marine Manufacturer

Boater's World Manufacturing Group is seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Accounts Payable Specialist to join our growing Accounting team in Chocowinity, NC.

This position will support the day-to-day accounts payable function for our manufacturing operation, including processing vendor invoices, matching purchase orders and receiving documentation, resolving discrepancies, maintaining vendor records, and supporting timely and accurate payments.

We're looking for someone who is organized, comfortable working with a high volume of transactions, and understands the importance of accuracy in a manufacturing environment. The ideal candidate enjoys working across departments, takes ownership of their responsibilities, and follows issues through to resolution.

What You'll Do

Accounts Payable Processing

• Review, code, and process vendor invoices accurately and in a timely manner.
• Perform three-way matching of invoices, purchase orders, and receiving documentation.
• Verify quantities, pricing, payment terms, approvals, and supporting documentation prior to processing.
• Enter invoices and related transactions accurately within the company's ERP/accounting system.
• Identify duplicate invoices, incorrect charges, missing documentation, and other discrepancies.
• Maintain organized and accurate AP records and supporting documentation.
• Assist with weekly payment processing, check runs, ACH payments, and other vendor payments as assigned.

Vendor Management & Reconciliation

• Maintain accurate vendor records, payment terms, and supporting documentation.
• Respond professionally to vendor questions regarding invoices and payment status.
• Research and resolve invoice discrepancies, outstanding balances, credits, and payment issues.
• Reconcile vendor statements and follow up on missing invoices or unapplied credits.
• Coordinate with vendors to obtain invoices, statements, W-9s, and other required documentation.

Manufacturing, Purchasing & Receiving Support

• Work closely with Purchasing, Receiving, Inventory, and Operations teams to resolve discrepancies between purchase orders, receipts, and invoices.
• Verify that materials, components, supplies, and services have been properly received and approved before payment.
• Research quantity, pricing, freight, and receiving discrepancies.
• Follow up on open purchase orders and invoices requiring additional documentation or approval.
• Help maintain accurate financial records related to manufacturing purchases and operating expenses.

Accounting & Month-End Support

• Assist with AP reconciliations and month-end closing activities.
• Research outstanding or aged AP items and provide supporting documentation as needed.
• Assist with accruals, prepaid expenses, account reconciliations, and other accounting activities as assigned.
• Support internal and external audit requests by gathering invoices, payment records, and supporting documentation.
• Assist the Accounting team with reporting, data entry, special projects, and other financial responsibilities as needed.

• 3+ years of Accounts Payable or related accounting experience preferred.
• Previous experience in manufacturing, distribution, inventory, or another high-volume environment strongly preferred.
• Experience with purchase orders, receiving documentation, and three-way matching.
• Strong understanding of basic accounting and accounts payable principles.
• High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Comfortable researching discrepancies and following issues through resolution.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Experience working within an ERP or accounting system.
• Ability to work effectively with Purchasing, Receiving, Operations, vendors, and other members of the Accounting team.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality when working with financial and company information.

Preferred Qualifications

• Manufacturing accounts payable experience.
• Experience processing a high volume of vendor invoices.
• Experience with inventory-related purchasing and three-way PO matching.
• Experience with Epicor or a similar manufacturing ERP system.
• Associate or bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field is a plus.

What Success Looks Like

• Vendor invoices are processed accurately and on time.
• Purchase order and receiving discrepancies are identified and resolved quickly.
• Vendor accounts and statements remain accurate and current.
• Payment deadlines and month-end requirements are consistently met.
• Accounting records are organized, complete, and audit-ready.
• Purchasing, Receiving, Operations, and Accounting have clear communication around outstanding AP issues.

Why Join Boater's World Manufacturing Group?

• Join a growing marine manufacturing operation with opportunities to develop alongside the business.
• Gain hands-on exposure to manufacturing accounting, inventory, purchasing, and operations.
• Work closely with Accounting and operational leadership.
• Opportunity to expand your responsibilities as the organization continues to grow.
• Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Employee discounts.
• Long-term growth opportunities within Boater's World Manufacturing Group and the Outdoor Network family.

Join Our Team

If you're an organized Accounts Payable professional who takes pride in accuracy, enjoys solving discrepancies, and wants to be part of a growing manufacturing organization, we'd like to hear from you.

Apply today to join Boater's World Manufacturing Group as our Accounts Payable Specialist in Chocowinity, NC.