Accounts Payable Associate
Nefco • East Hartford, Connecticut • Full Time • $24–$26 / hour
Posted on Wed, Sep 23, 2026
Reporting to: AP Associate Manager
Job Summary: The Accounts Payable Associate is responsible for maintaining the entry, approval, and payment for an assigned group of vendors/suppliers. This position requires ensuring that timely payment is remitted with an emphasis on discount optimization. This is a primary point of contact for all inquiries both internal and external related to assigned vendor group. This position must maintain effective communication/relationship with vendors.
Job Duties:
- Process invoices using 3-way match and/or proper approval, and appropriate coding to ensure outstanding balances are paid timely
- Accurately reconcile vendor statements and maintain positive vendor relationships
- Respond to external/internal inquiries and resolve discrepancies related to invoices, purchase orders, statements and payments
- Research and resolve aged AP, unbilled inventory, and additional variances
- Communicate professionally, timely and effectively via email and over the phone with both external and internal business partners
- Participate in month end close activities
- Perform ad hoc duties as necessary
- Provide necessary team coverage in other areas as needed
- Adhere to internal controls, procedures, laws and confidentiality guidelines
Why Join NEFCO?Benefits Include
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Eight (8) holidays off – PAID!
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Health Savings Account and 401(k) with employer match
- Company-paid life and short-term disability insurance
- Voluntary life insurance options
- Paid Parental Leave Options
- Voluntary Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital Indemnity coverage
- Promote-from-within culture
- Cross-training and skill development opportunities
Qualifications:
- Prior work experience in an Accounts Payable or accounting department working with an automated accounting or payables system.
- Strong attention to detail and good problem solving skills
- Ability to multi-task and prioritize as needed
- Experience in high volume fast paced environment
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Proficient in MS Office (especially Excel.)
Preferred:
- Interest in Accounting
- Experience in Epicor Eclipse
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