Accounts Payable Specialist

Shearer’s Foods, founded in 1974 and headquartered in Massillon, OH, is a leading manufacturer of salty snacks, cookies, and crackers. Specializing in private label and co-manufacturing, Shearer’s is the largest supplier of private brand salty snacks and second-largest supplier of private brand cookies and crackers.

With a strong focus on innovation, service, quality, and sustainability, Shearer’s has been awarded the food industry’s highest award for environmental sustainability, as well as multiple Supplier of the Year awards.

Operating 16 locations across North America and employing more than 5000 team members, Shearer’s is driven by its core values of People, Grow, Impact and Win. The company mission is to deliver exceptional products and services that make snacking a time to celebrate for our customers, colleagues, and community.

At Shearer’s Foods, we believe in a skills-first approach to recruitment and employment. This means focusing on what you can do and how you can grow, rather than traditional metrics alone. We are committed to adhering to anti-exclusion practices, removing barriers to access, and enhancing opportunities for all individuals based on merit and potential. Your skills, experience, and perspective are valuable—and we want to empower you to make your mark here with us. 

Accounts Payable Specialist

Massillon, OH (Hybrid Schedule)

The Accounts Payable Specialist supports day-to-day accounts payable operations in a high-volume, fast-paced environment. This role focuses on invoice processing, vendor support, and assisting with payment and reconciliation activities while developing working knowledge across core accounts payable functions. The position works closely with senior team members to ensure accurate, timely, and compliant processing.

Your seat at the table:

Invoice Processing & Support

• Process and review invoices using Microsoft Dynamics 365, MAPICS, Invoice Capture, and other AP systems.
• Perform basic invoice validation, coding, and matching in accordance with established procedures.
• Identify invoice discrepancies and escalate complex issues to senior AP team members.
• Maintain accurate documentation and records in compliance with company policies.

Payment & Vendor Support

• Assist with payment processing activities, including preparation and verification of ACH and check payments.
• Respond to routine vendor inquiries related to invoices and payment status.
• Escalate urgent or complex vendor issues as appropriate.

Reconciliations & Month-End Support

• Assist with vendor statement reviews and basic reconciliations.
• Support accrual preparation and month-end close activities under guidance from senior AP staff.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Receiving, and plant teams to resolve routine issues affecting invoice processing.

Systems, Process & Team Support

• Review invoice capture data for accuracy and correct simple errors.
• Coordinate with the Master Data Management (MDM) team by submitting and tracking vendor setup or update requests.
• Participate in training, cross-training, and documentation review to build knowledge across AP functions.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as assigned.

Role Coverage & Team Expectations

Accounts payable responsibilities may be distributed among multiple team members. Level 1 Specialists are expected to learn and support various aspects of the accounts payable function, participate in cross-training, and provide coverage as needed to support team efficiency and continuity.

What you bring to the table:

• 1–3 years of accounts payable or related accounting experience preferred.
• Basic understanding of accounts payable processes and invoice workflows.
• Experience working with ERP systems or accounting software preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and basic computer applications.
• Strong attention to detail, organization skills, and willingness to learn.
• Effective communication skills and ability to work collaboratively within a team.

We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law .