NEFCO supplies construction professionals and industrial customers with materials, services, and specialized solutions for building and infrastructure projects. Its product range includes abrasives, adhesives, electrical components, fasteners, hydraulics, pneumatics, lighting, material-handling equipment, and safety products. The company also supports projects with strut services, engineered supports, fastening solutions, and custom safety branding for applications such as structural bolting, plumbing, and electrical installation.
Accounts Payable Associate - Connecticut Remote
NEFCO is seeking a remote Accounts Payable Associate in Connecticut to manage vendor invoices, reconciliations, payments, and supplier communication. The role also supports discount optimization and month-end close activities.
Description
- Manage invoice entry, approvals, and payments for an assigned portfolio of vendors and suppliers
- Issue payments promptly while identifying opportunities to capture discounts
- Act as the main contact for internal and external questions concerning assigned vendors
- Build and maintain productive vendor relationships through consistent communication
- Process invoices through three-way matching or appropriate approval and coding procedures
- Reconcile vendor statements and investigate discrepancies involving invoices, purchase orders, statements, and payments
- Analyze and resolve aged payables, unbilled inventory, and other account variances
- Communicate clearly and professionally with internal teams and external business partners by phone and email
- Support activities required for the month-end close
- Handle additional assignments and provide coverage for the team when needed
- Follow internal controls, established procedures, applicable laws, and confidentiality requirements
Requirements
- Previous experience in accounts payable or accounting, including work with an automated accounting or payables system
- High attention to detail combined with effective problem-solving ability
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and adjust priorities as required
- Background working in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
- Interest in accounting and experience using Epicor Eclipse preferred or required by the role
- Experience with Epicor Eclipse
Benefits
- Paid time off
- Eight paid holidays
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Health Savings Account
- 401(k) plan with employer match
- Company-paid life insurance and short-term disability coverage
- Voluntary life insurance options
- Paid parental leave options
- Voluntary critical illness, accident, and hospital indemnity coverage
- Opportunities for internal advancement
- Cross-training and skill development opportunities