Accounts Payable Specialist

Accounts Payable Specialist
Put your accounting skills to work helping keep vital operations moving.

Location: Catlettsburg KY
Employment Type: Full-Time
Pay Range: Competitive Pay Based on Experience | Weekly Pay
Schedule: Traditional Business Hours | Monday-Friday

1. Overview / Why This Role Matters
💡 Every invoice processed correctly helps keep products moving, vendors paid, and business operations running efficiently.
Are you someone who loves numbers, enjoys solving problems, and catches the details others miss? As an Accounts Payable Specialist, you'll play a key role in supporting transportation and logistics operations by reviewing invoices, verifying expenses, identifying savings opportunities, and ensuring timely payments. Your attention to detail and analytical thinking will directly contribute to efficient financial operations and strong vendor relationships.

At Manpower, we believe meaningful work builds stronger communities. As our next Accounts Payable Specialist, you'll join a team where accuracy, organization, and initiative are highly valued.

2. Key Responsibilities / What You'll Do

• Review, verify, and process vendor invoices for payment.
• Perform data entry and accounting support functions with a high degree of accuracy.
• Validate expenses using multiple systems and records.
• Analyze invoices for available vendor discounts and cost savings opportunities.
• Research and resolve invoice discrepancies and payment issues.
• Review cost centers, account coding, and expense classifications.
• Prepare spreadsheets, reports, and reconciliation documents.
• Monitor aged payables and assist in preventing late payments.
• Communicate with vendors and internal departments to gather information and resolve issues.
• Recommend improvements to processes and procedures.
• Assist with training and support of team members as needed.

3. Required Skills & Qualifications

Must-Have

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• 1-3 years of Accounts Payable experience.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to make sound decisions and work independently.

Nice-to-Have

• Experience with SAP.
• Experience analyzing invoices, discounts, and vendor payment records.
• Accounts receivable or bookkeeping experience.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Experience working in transportation, logistics, operations, or industrial environments.

4. Why Manpower? We're Kind of a BIG Deal!
We're more than just a staffing agency—we're your Career Partner.

• We're Local!
• But Access to Careers Nationwide
• Premium Pay Rates for your skills and dedication
• Access to Hidden Jobs – hundreds of openings you won't see elsewhere
• Flexible Schedules – work that fits your lifestyle
• Part-Time, Full-Time, Contract & Travel Opportunities
• Full Benefits Eligibility to support your health and future
• Nationally Recognized for Excellence
• 2026 Best Professional Recruiting Firms – Forbes
• 2026 World's Most Ethical Companies - Ethisphere

5. What's in It for You?

• Weekly pay
• Opportunity to expand your accounting and financial analysis skills
• Professional office environment
• Experience working with industry-leading business systems
• Career advancement opportunities
• Free resume help & career coaching
• Training & development for career growth
• Supportive, inclusive, and community-focused recruiting team

6. Who is Manpower?
Locally owned, but globally connected, Manpower is a full-service staffing and recruiting company. Manpower connects qualified candidates with regional employers throughout West Virginia, Ohio, Kentucky and beyond. With multiple regional locations and 50 years servicing the Tristate market, Manpower has your job search covered!

Want to learn more?
Visit us on the web at Manpower.com or check us out on Facebook @WVManpower.

7. How to Apply / Contact Us
📱 Text/Call 606-357-2028
💻 Apply online: Manpower.com
🏢 Visit us in person: Your Ashland Manpower Office (Mon-Fri, 8am-5pm)

Manpower is an EOE/AA/Vets/Disabled Employer