Accounts Payable Specialist

Shearer's is a leading contract manufacturer and private label supplier in the snack industry in North America. Headquartered in Massillon, Ohio, Shearer's has 17 state-of-the-art, geographically diverse manufacturing facilities in Ohio, Texas, Arkansas, Arizona, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, Virginia, Iowa, Ontario and Alberta, Canada, including one of the industry's first Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design platinum LEED certified facilities in Massillon, Ohio. The Company is known for producing the highest quality snacks in assorted flavors and sizes, including kettle cooked potato chips, traditional potato chips, tortilla chips, cheese curls and other extruded snacks, and corn chips, as well as cookies, crackers, and wafers.

Accounts Payable Specialist

Massillon, OH - Hybrid (Onsite T, W, Th)

Role Contribution Level 1

Your seat at the table

• Matches invoices daily with internal purchase orders and addresses any quantity or price variances with appropriate approval.


• Reviews purchase orders, check requests, and/or other related documentation for completeness and compliance with financial policies, procedures, and contractual requirements.


• Enters accounts payable data into ERP daily via electronic data entry.


• Follows up on account statements and other discrepancies regarding payment of accounts and serves as liaison between departments and vendors in the resolution of problems and inquiries.


• Performs miscellaneous ad hoc duties to support the business as assigned.

What you bring to the table

• Associates degree in accounting or business preferred or comparable experience.


• Three to five years accounts payable experience in a high volume, fast-paced environment.


• Knowledge of standard accounts payable policies, procedures and regulations.


• Must have strong attention to detail with high accuracy and a solid understanding of accounts payable procedures.


• Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment and to juggle multiple competing tasks and demands.


• Ability to understand and interpret vendor invoices, statements and other requests for payment.


• Ability to process computer data and to format and generate reports.


• Strong communication, problem solving analytical, and customer service skills required.


• Proficient in Microsoft Excel required

We Offer a Feast of Benefits

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Flexible Spending Account, Retirement Savings Plan with Match, Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, Group Critical Accident Insurance, Group Critical Illness Insurance, Employee Assistance Plan and numerous opportunities to volunteer in the communities in which we operate.

You will be considered for employment in our inclusive workplace

Because at Shearer’s, we are committed to providing equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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To all recruitment agencies: Shearer’s Snacks does not accept agency resumes. Please do not forward resumes to our jobs alias, employees or any other company location. Shearer’s is not responsible for any fees related to unsolicited resumes.

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