Accounts Payable Specialist

Advanced Drainage Systems is a leading manufacturer of stormwater and onsite septic wastewater solutions, committed to sustainability and innovation. With a vast manufacturing and distribution network, we deliver high-quality products across multiple industries while recycling over half a billion pounds of plastic annually. At ADS, we foster a culture where diverse perspectives drive better ideas, ensuring every employee feels valued, heard, and empowered to make an impact.

Performs various accounts payable functions including invoice entry (matching, batching, and coding), research and resolution of customer or vendor issues, check management and disbursement control, and maintenance of certain account reconciliations. Key skills include knowledge and application of accounting principles and accounts payable, analytical techniques, and preparation of monthly reports.

Organizational Relationships:

Reports directly to the either the Manager, Accounts Payable or Supervisor of Accounts Payable, depending on location. Has direct and significant contact with CFO, Corporate Controller and various operating managers.

Essential Functions:

• Process Accounts Payable Invoices (matching, batching, coding, and system entry).
• Update the Daily deposits summary for non A/R checks and maintain a log for the month-end Journal Entry.
• Audit invoices, checks and statements prior to imaging the documents.
• Assist with the imaging of manual entry documents, in compliance with the once-per-week Image pickup schedule.
• Support plant accountants to resolve issues with invoice images, purchase orders and payments.
• Process returned checks and notify A/P Findlay of any remittance address updates.
• Support Accounts Payable Manager and perform other duties as assigned.

Scope of Responsibility:

• Accounts payable management requirements for multiple organizations within the company with the invoice volume of hundreds per week.

Position Qualifications:

• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Maturity to interact with all levels of the organization
• Strong teamwork skills
• Good planning and organizational skills
• Strong computer skills
• Ability to take initiative
• Problem solving and analytical insight

Educational Requirements:

• High school graduate. Some previous experience helpful.

Health & Welfare Benefits: Medical and prescription drug plans, telemedicine (with medical plan), High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) and Health Savings Account (HSA), dental and vision plans, virtual physical therapy*, an employee assistance program (EAP)*, and voluntary accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnification programs.

 Financial Benefits: Retirement 401k program with company match, an employee stock purchase plan (voluntary), financial wellness planning*, paid parental leave*, flexible spending accounts (FSA) for child care and health care, short-term and long-term disability*, basic life insurance, accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D)*, adoption financial reimbursement*, tuition reimbursement*, voluntary life insurance (for employees, spouses, and children), and voluntary identity theft and fraud protection.

*100% paid by ADS.

ADS supports an inclusive workplace that values diversity of thought, experience, and background. We celebrate the power of our differences to create better solutions for our customers by ensuring employees can be their authentic selves each day. ADS is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, pregnancy, veteran status, marital status, creed, status with regard to public assistance, genetic status or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.