Accounts Payable Specialist

Worthington Steel

Columbus, Ohio

Date Posted October 12, 2026
Industry Accounts Payable
Job Status Not Specified
Salary Not Specified

Description:

Summary

The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for ensuring invoices and
payments are processed accurately, timely, and in accordance with established
policies and controls. This role requires strong attention to detail, critical
thinking skills, continuous improvement, and effective collaboration with
teammates, suppliers, and internal stakeholders.



Responsibilities

* Executes assigned Accounts Payable responsibilities accurately, efficiently,
and timely.
* Monitors workload and proactively communicates priorities, concerns, and
capacity with leadership.
* Research and resolves invoices, purchase order, pricing, payment, and
supplier-related issues.
* Reviews and maintains process documentation and standard operating
procedures.
* Proactively identifies issues, trends, risks, and opportunities for process
improvement.
* Meets established deadlines and service expectations consistently.
* Collaborate effectively with teammates and cross-functional stakeholders to
resolve issues and improve processes.
* Supports compliance requirements, internal controls, audits, reporting, and
special projects.
* Adapts to new systems, technologies, automation, and changes in business
processes.
* Identifies opportunities to reduce manual intervention and improve process
efficiency and accuracy.

Skills

* Strong attention to detail with the ability to maintain an elevated level of
accuracy while managing high transaction volumes.
* Effective written and verbal communication skills.
* Strong analytical, research, and problem-solving abilities.
* Ability to learn and adapt quickly to changing processes and technology.
* Dependable and organized with the ability to effectively prioritize workload.
* Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively
within a team.
* Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
* Ability to identify potential issues, investigate root causes, and escalate
when appropriate.
* Demonstrated knowledge of Accounts Payable processes and controls.
* Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
* Experience working with ERP and automated invoice-processing systems; Oracle
experience preferred.
* Willingness to embrace continuous improvement and innovative technologies.



Key Results/Goals

* Assigned responsibilities are completed accurately, timely, and in accordance
with established procedures and controls.
* Meets or exceed established departmental key performance indicators and
service expectations.
* Invoice and payment issues are researched, communicated, and resolved timely.
* Opportunities to improve accuracy, efficiency, automation, and processes
communicated.
* Process documentation remains accurate and current.
* Internal controls and compliance requirements are followed.
* Positive and productive relationships are maintained with teammates and
stakeholders.
* Cross training, knowledge sharing, and team development are actively
supported.


Hesitant to apply because you may not meet every specific requirement? If this
role is something you are interested in, but your previous experience doesn’t
exactly align, we encourage you to apply! At Worthington Steel we are dedicated
to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We recognize that individuals
with diverse experiences and backgrounds are essential to our success. You may
be the perfect candidate for this role or others within our organization.




Worthington Steel (NYSE:WS) is a metals processor that partners with customers
to deliver highly technical and customized solutions. Worthington Steel’s
expertise in carbon flat-roll steel processing, electrical steel laminations and
tailor welded solutions are driving steel toward a more sustainable future.



As one of the most trusted metals processors in North America, Worthington Steel
and its approximately 6,000 employees harness the power of steel to advance our
customers’ visions through value-added processing capabilities including
galvanizing, pickling, configured blanking, specialty cold reduction,
lightweighting and electrical lamination. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio,
Worthington Steel operates 37 facilities in seven states and 10 countries.
Following a people-first Philosophy, commitment to sustainability and proven
business system, Worthington Steel’s purpose is to generate positive returns by
providing trusted and innovative solutions for customers, creating opportunities
for employees and strengthening its communities.



Worthington Steel Inc., and its subsidiaries, is an equal employment opportunity
employer. Qualified applicants are considered regardless of race, color,
religion, age, national origin, sex, disability or veteran’s status.

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