Accounts Payable Specialist

Job description

Job responsibilities

• Forterra is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable (AP) Specialist to join our finance team. This role is responsible for managing the full-cycle accounts payable process, with a strong emphasis on employee travel…
• Process vendor invoices, ensuring proper coding, approval, and timely payment
• Manage employee travel and expense (T&E) reports, including detailed review, validation, and reimbursement
• Reconcile corporate credit card transactions and ensure all expenses are properly documented and policy compliant
• Maintain complete, accurate, and audit-ready records for all AP and T&E transactions
• Ensure adherence to internal controls and company expense policies; identify and escalate non-compliant transactions
• Prepare and organize supporting documentation for internal and external audits
• Assist auditors by providing requested reports, reconciliations, and transaction-level support

Job requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• 1–3 years of accounts payable or general accounting experience preferred
• Experience with T&E systems (e.g., Concur, Expensify) is a plus
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and accounting/ERP systems
• Strong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and compliance
• Solid understanding of internal controls and audit processes
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Experience supporting internal or external audits