AP Specialist

Description

Join the Team Behind Some of the Outdoor Industry's Most Recognized Brands

At GSM Outdoors, we live and breathe the outdoor lifestyle. As a leading manufacturer and distributor of hunting, shooting, fishing, and outdoor products, we're proud to be home to some of the industry's most trusted brands, including Stealth Cam, Walker's, Muddy, Hawk, Boss Buck, Bill Lewis, Big Bite Baits, Cuda, and many more.

Our success is built by talented people who are passionate about innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement. If you're looking to grow your accounting career in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment where your contributions make a real impact, we'd love to meet you.

At GSM Outdoors, We Are In It To Win It (IITFWI). We foster a culture that values teamwork, accountability, professional growth, and promoting from within.

Position Summary

We're looking for a detail-oriented and motivated Accounts Payable Specialist to join our growing Finance team.

In this role, you'll play an important part in ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of our accounts payable processes while partnering with departments across the organization. You'll work with vendors, internal business partners, and fellow accounting professionals to maintain clean financial records, support month-end close activities, and help identify opportunities to improve processes.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to build a long-term career in accounting while gaining exposure to a dynamic and growing organization.

Reporting to the AP BEX Supervisor, you'll collaborate closely with Finance, Procurement, Operations, and other cross-functional teams.

What You'll Do

• Process vendor invoices accurately and efficiently using Bill.com
• Manage vendor accounts and maintain positive vendor relationships
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve invoice discrepancies
• Process credit memos and monitor outstanding balances
• Review, reconcile, and process corporate credit card transactions
• Prepare and reconcile general ledger accounts related to Accounts Payable
• Support month-end close activities, including journal entries and account reconciliations
• Ensure compliance with company policies and internal accounting controls
• Partner with internal departments to resolve invoice and payment inquiries
• Identify opportunities to improve AP processes, increase efficiency, and enhance accuracy
• Assist with special projects and other accounting responsibilities as assigned

What You'll Bring

• Strong understanding of accounting principles and accounts payable processes
• Excellent organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail
• Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Professional and customer-focused approach when working with vendors and internal teams
• Ability to work independently while also collaborating across departments
• A continuous improvement mindset with a willingness to learn new systems and processes

Requirements

Skills/Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Basic understanding of principles of finance, bookkeeping and accounting Knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Professional demeanor in dealing with vendors and customers Ability to adapt to changes and work in a fast pace environment Flexibility in departmental roles and duties
• Organization and prioritization skills Attention to detail
• Problem solving skills
• Strong interpersonal skills; ability to work collaboratively in a team environment Excellent oral and written communication skills

Required Education and Preferred Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent required
• 1-2 years accounts payable experience preferred Accurate data entry and ten-key skills
• Strong general math skills
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics NAV a plus
• Experience with Microsoft Excel