Accounts Payable Specialist

Overview

Mativ is a global leader in specialty materials headquartered in Alpharetta, Georgia. The Company offers a wide range of critical components and engineered solutions that connect, protect, and purify our world.

The Accounts Payable Specialist is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of vendor invoices for assigned locations within the Americas. This role supports end-to-end accounts payable operations, including vendor invoice processing, intercompany transactions, T&E reporting, and related month-end close activities.

The position plays a key role in maintaining positive vendor relationships, ensuring compliance with internal controls and company policies, and supporting the accounting team with accurate financial record keeping. The role requires strong technical aptitude, the ability to learn and work across multiple ERPs and invoice automation systems, and the flexibility to provide backup coverage for team members as needed.

This position reports to the Accounts Payable Supervisor.

• Review vendor invoices for accuracy, proper documentation, and required approvals in accordance with the delegation of authority prior to posting in the ERP system.
• Process invoices and manage exceptions with a focus on accuracy and timeliness.
• Maintain invoice approval documentation and audit support in accordance with company retention policies, leveraging current systems and technology.
• Partner with Procurement, Receiving, and Accounting teams to resolve invoice discrepancies and support continuous improvement of the three-way match process.
• Support vendor management activities, including responding to payment inquiries, resolving invoice discrepancies, and providing remittance details.
• Ensure vendor master data is accurate and up to date, validating changes in accordance with company policies and controls.
• Collaborate with Accounting and Treasury on payment processing activities and support cash disbursements as required.
• Comply with SOX controls, company policies, audit requirements, and US GAAP and support any internal and external audit requests related to AP processes.
• Prepare and file required tax documentation, including 1099 reporting.
• Participate in month-end close activities, reconciliations, and reporting as assigned.

• Provide backup support for other Accounts Payable team members during absences or peak workload periods.
• Support additional projects and shared services activities as assigned, including but not limited to cash application and other tasks.

Associate or Bachelor s degree in Accounting field preferred.

• 3+ years of hands-on Accounts Payable experience in a shared service or multi-entity environment.
• Strong technical aptitude with the ability to quickly learn and work across multiple ERP systems.
• Experience with Medius Flow or similar invoice automation tools strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of ERP platforms such as SAP, Oracle, Infor LN, Epicor, or similar systems.
• Strong understanding of AP processes, internal controls, SOX compliance, and AP best practices.
• High attention to detail with a proven track record of accurate data entry and issue resolution.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, adapt to changing requirements, and support team coverage as needed.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.