Accounts Payable - Stellar Manufacturing

DIVE IN TO A NEW CAREER WITH A LESLIE'S COMPANY: 

In September 2022, Stellar Manufacturing was acquired by Leslie's as an affiliate. Stellar Manufacturing is a contract manufacturer of solid particle products and specializes in chemical processing services such as specialty tableting, compaction granulation, and granular filling.  We support the manufacturing of a variety of consumer and industrial products including water treatment chemicals, janitorial and sanitation products, agrochemicals, raw materials, and more. With over 30 years of providing best-in-class products and solutions to our customers, there is nothing that we value more than the development and growth of our team. Both Leslie's and Stellar strive to create a positive and fun atmosphere where our Team Members feel valued and are enthusiastic about the contributions they make to the success of Stellar.

Job Overview:

The Accounts Payable (AP) Specialist is responsible for managing the full accounts payable cycle, ensuring timely and accurate invoice processing, payment execution, account reconciliations, and vendor relationship management. This role serves as a subject matter expert, supports process improvements, and assists with financial reporting and compliance activities.

Compensation Range: $55,000 /Salary Base

Compensation within range to be determined by the applicant’s education, experience, knowledge and skills, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.

Responsibilities: 

• Process complex and high-volume vendor invoices accurately and efficiently.
• Review invoices for proper coding, approvals, tax compliance, and supporting documentation.
• Perform three-way matching of purchase orders, receipts, and invoices.
• Execute weekly and monthly payment runs, including ACH & wire transfers.
• Reconcile vendor statements and investigate payment discrepancies.
• Resolve escalated vendor issues and maintain positive supplier relationships.
• Support audits by providing documentation and responding to auditor requests.
• Monitor aging reports and ensure timely payment while maximizing available discounts.
• Recommend and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and strengthen internal controls.
• Assist with ERP system testing, upgrades, and AP process documentation.
• Train and mentor junior AP team members as needed.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications: 

• Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• 3–5 years of progressive accounts payable experience.
• Strong knowledge of accounts payable processes and accounting principles.
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Sage, Oracle, NetSuite, Workday, Microsoft Dynamics).
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Preferred Skills: 

• Experience with automated invoice processing and workflow systems.
• Knowledge of sales/use tax and 1099 reporting requirements.
• Continuous improvement or Lean process improvement experience.
• Ability to analyze AP metrics and identify operational efficiencies.

We offer our employees competitive compensation, extensive paid training, comprehensive and flexible suite of benefits package, 401K with company match, team member discounts, rewards for top performers, and most importantly career advancement opportunities.

Leslie’s recognizes a critical component to our continued success is our people.  Leslie’s is proud to have a culture of inclusion that seeks to celebrate and embrace the different backgrounds and perspectives that help drive our success and support team members in developing and growing with us. We aim to create a workplace where all team members feel welcomed and valued and inspire each other every day.