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Element has an opportunity for an Accounts Payable (AP) Representative. In this role you will be responsible for accounts payable duties, supporting multiple labs and/or locations. This position plays a crucial role in the daily upkeep of accounts payable, fielding phone calls from vendors and Element laboratories, ensuring invoices are entered into the accounting system, payments made within an acceptable timeframe, and other duties as assigned. This position partners with the AP lead and a team of AP representatives. It is a hybrid role with three days on-site in Blue Ash and two days remote.
The AP Representative will build friendly relationships with vendors and maintain rapport with assigned Element labs. They will analyze accounts, obtain missing invoices, address discrepancies, and keep a spreadsheet tracking invoice status. Responsibilities also include invoice entry, coding, filing, and executing check runs to deliver payments. The role requires overall knowledge of the labs and their vendors, and the ability to perform other tasks as needed.
Candidates must have at least three years of multi‑site accounts payable experience, or one year plus a relevant college degree. Strong abilities to read accounting documents, communicate effectively with internal teams and vendors, and calculate invoice amounts and payment terms are required. Excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and proficiency with accounting software are essential. The role also demands calmness under deadlines, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to work well in a team.