Joining Beacon Building Products as an Accounts Payable Specialist I means becoming part of a values-driven organization. Our core principles guide everything we do: putting people first, prioritizing safety, doing what's right, taking pride in our work, continuously improving, and making significant strides towards a more future. Be part of BUILDing a better tomorrow with Beacon, a leading Fortune 500 distributor of roofing materials and complementary building products in the United States and Canada. At Beacon, you'll be part of a company committed to making a difference. What you will earn: • Competitive Pay: We make sure that your hard work is recognized. • Medical, Dental, and Vision Benefits: Experience the peace of mind that comes with our comprehensive benefits package designed to prioritize your well-being. • Employee Stock Purchase Plan (ESPP): Bolster your financial growth. Invest in your future and become a stakeholder by purchasing company shares at a 15% discount twice annually. • 401(k) Match: Ensure a secure future with fair matching of your retirement contributions. • Paid Leave: Recharge and find work-life balance, flexible parental leave for quality family time, generous sick leave, and enjoy paid time off, company holidays, and floating holidays to unwind and pursue personal interests. • Paid Training and Advancement Opportunities: Open doors to exciting possibilities by engaging in our dynamic learning programs, which include the opportunity to earn valuable certifications. What you will do: Job purpose This position requires an accurate, inquisitive, detail-oriented self-starter. The Accounts Payable Specialist I - Expense is responsible for processing indirect expense invoices in a timely and efficient manner to ensure all payments are made within due dates and in accordance with internal policies and controls. This position works closely with our vendors, Beacon branches, Accounts Payable leadership, and other Accounts Payable Specialists. Qualified candidates should be knowledgeable in accounts payable, experienced with GL coding and approval routing, possess strong critical thinking and communication skills, and be driven to provide outstanding customer service. Duties and responsibilities Analyze, Code and Route expense invoices in a timely manner to ensure all invoices are processed within due dates in accordance with applicable policies and procedures. Assist with resolving general inquiries and issues related to expense invoices. Communicate clearly and comprehensively (both written and verbal) with internal and external customers to ensure timely resolution. Request and follow-up on additional required documentation from suppliers and/or branches. Submit miscellaneous correcting adjustments for approval after conducting thorough research. Reconcile vendor statements, investigate discrepancies, and work with vendors to resolve outstanding balances. Index critical invoice data elements for workflow processing Provide timely customer service for all calls, emails and questions from suppliers, internal and external customers Offer out of office and overflow support for other AP team members Special projects as assigned by management What you will bring: Qualifications Minimum of one (1) year previous Accounts Payable or Accounting experience Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field, or equivalent professional experience Excellent communication skills both oral and written with a customer service and professional approach Strong analytical reasoning skills with the ability to investigate variances and issues as they arise Basic skills in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.) and ability to learn new software and systems General understanding of General Ledger and common Accounts Payable entries Ability to work well in a team environment or independently High level of accuracy and attention to detail while handling multiple tasks and prioritizing appropriately Thrives on working in a fast paced, deadline-oriented environment Excellent organizational and time management skills Willing and able to pick up the phone to discuss and resolve variances and issues Self-starter with a can-do attitude and growth mindset Working conditions No travel Work assignment is remote situational requiring occasional in office attendance for scheduled meetings, training, and rotational tasks. While in the office the working space will be in a quiet open environment seated within a cubical. Physical requirements Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer and/or keyboard Heavy methods of verbal and auditory communication via phone, virtual calls, and/or email