Senior Accounts Payable Specialist

Hybrid | 3 Days a week in office |Charlotte, Raleigh, Wade, NC or Novi, MI | $33.00-$36.00 / hour

This role is a hybrid position, and candidates must be located within commuting distance of one of our four office locations in Charlotte, Raleigh, Wade, NC or Novi, MI. Employees are expected to work in-office on a regular hybrid schedule, and relocation assistance is not provided.

About AutoTech Solutions:

AutoTech Solutions is a fast-growing provider of aftermarket automotive shop equipment, delivering high-quality tools, machinery, and service solutions to independent repair shops and dealerships. From vehicle lifts and air compressors to alignment systems and A/C machines, we support the service bays that keep vehicles on the road.

Built on hustle, innovation, and hands-on customer support, AutoTech is on a mission to bring dependable equipment and exceptional service to every corner of the garage. Backed by private investment firm Brixey & Meyer Capital (BMC), we are executing an ambitious strategy to create a leading platform in automotive equipment distribution and service.

With operations in Novi, MI, and Charlotte, Wade, and Raleigh, NC, we support customers across the region with local expertise and responsive service. This is more than a job — it’s an opportunity to join a growing organization that values initiative, rewards performance, and invests in its people. As we continue to expand, we’re looking for driven, hands-on professionals who want to grow alongside us and help shape the future of AutoTech.

Job Summary: The Senior Accounts Payable Specialist serves as a strategic business partner to the Controller and senior leadership, overseeing all accounts payable and cash disbursement activities to ensure accurate, timely, and controlled payment processing. This role manages daily AP operations, vendor relationships, expense systems, and payment methods, while monitoring AP aging and optimizing payment timing to support working capital objectives. The position is responsible for cash positioning, bank reconciliations, month-end accruals and journal entries, and maintaining strong internal controls over disbursements and bank access. The Senior Accounts Payable Specialist collaborates closely with procurement, operations, and finance teams, develops and implements efficient payable procedures, and provides reporting and analysis to support accurate financial reporting and disciplined cash management.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Act as a business partner to Controller and other senior leaders within the organization.
• Responsible for the full order to pay cycle and accurate accounting entries and reconciliations associated with those processes
• Perform daily accounts payable operations, ensuring proper coding and approval controls.
• Manage payment runs, wire transfers, ACH, and check disbursements.
• Maintain vendor relationships, including setups in Acumatica, credit requests, and dispute resolution.
• Manage transactions within the Ramp credit card system and monitor expenses.
• Monitor AP aging and optimize payment timing to preserve cash.
• Handle month-end expense accruals, journal entries, and maintain accurate accounting records.
• Oversee daily cash positioning across bank accounts, including reconciling bank accounts and investigating variances.
• Collaborate with procurement and operations team members, as well as accounting and finance teams, to support accurate financial reporting.
• Assist in the preparation of reports and analyses related to accounts payable.
• Support working capital optimization through disciplined payables management.
• Ensure adherence to internal controls and accounting standards related to cash disbursement and bank access.
• Develop and implement efficient payable procedures and internal controls in partnership with the Controller.
• Other duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency with accounting systems and software, including credit card management system Ramp (required).
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Education and Experience:

• Associate's degree in accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field; bachelor's degree preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounts payable at a mid-sized US GAAP compliance organization, preferred.
• Proven experience processing accounts payable transactions in a mid-sized organization.
• Familiarity with ERP systems and credit card management tools, particularly Ramp.
• Experience in the automotive or distribution industries preferred.
• Advanced proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Excel.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.