Accounts Payable Specialist

Granite City Electric Supply is the area's premier electrical distributor serving electrical contractors as well as residential, commercial and industrial customers for over 100 years. With branches covering Massachusetts, Rhode Island, New Hampshire, Vermont, New York, and Connecticut, we are the largest regional independent electrical supply company and the official distributor of electrical supplies to the Boston Red Sox. 

Summary :

Reporting to the Accounts Payable Manager, the Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for maintaining and processing the accounting and clerical tasks associated with payable accounts and related transactions. Accounts payable professionals are responsible for taking complete care of such accounts and releasing timely and accurate payments to suppliers in order to maintain good working relations with them. Responsibilities are coordinated within the accounts payable team. Position requires initiative, independent thinking, attention to detail and good judgment. The starting salary for this role is $48,000 but we are open to negotiating with experienced candidates. 

Position Summary:
Granite City Electric is looking to hire an Accounts Payable Specialist for our Quincy, MA team. Reporting to the Accounts Payable Manager, the Accounts Payable Coordinator is required to handle multiple administrative and processing duties on a daily basis in support of the accounts payable function. Responsibilities are coordinated within the accounts payable team. Position requires initiative, independent thinking and good judgment.

Essential Position Functions:

The Accounts Payable Specialist position is responsible for the timely execution of the following activities:

• Image and distribute all incoming invoices.


• Verify approvals prior to data entry.


• Monitor and follow up on outstanding approvals.


• Process invoices in an accurate and timely manner.


• Understand GL coding of expense invoices.


• Process freight invoices allocating appropriate costs to customer billings.


• Review vendor statements and resolve all discrepancies.


• Investigate and resolve vendor chargebacks.


• Process checks as needed.


• Respond to and resolve vendor inquiries.


• Collect and maintain tax information for the vendor database.


• Assist with special projects and prepare reports as appropriate.

Position Requirements:

• Embrace GCE core values; Pride, Accountability, Integrity and Respect and apply to each business interaction; internal and external.Reliable and punctual.


• Basic understanding of accounting functions.


• Familiarity with computerized payables systems.


• Knowledge of Microsoft Office products including MS Outlook, Word and Excel.


• Ability to accurately and efficiently process data.


• Must be able to work independently.


• Ability to coordinate activities and efforts within a team oriented environment.


• Strong attention to detail and organization.


• Good time management and prioritizing skills.


• Ability to meet assigned deadlines.


• Results oriented approach to tasks, assignments and responsibilities.


• Good verbal & written communication skills.


• Ability to handle confidential information.


• Ability to work required hours and additional time as may be necessary to meet reporting requirements.


• This position is in office at our Quincy, MA location - no hybrid or remote flexibility. 

Education and/or Experience : ​

• Degree in Accounting, Finance or related field of study; and/or minimum of 3-5 years of accounting experience including accounts payable.


• Equivalent education or experience may be substituted for any of the above. ​

Granite City offers competitive wages, great benefits including medical, dental, vision, life, STD/LTD, 401k, vacation, holiday, sick and more! Join our team and work among the best in the industry!

We are an equal opportunity employer. Minority/Female/Disabled/Veteran

Except where prohibited by state law, all offers of employment are conditioned upon successfully passing a drug test.

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