Accounts Payable Specialist
Posted on March 11, 2026 by Schneider Electric
- Buffalo Grove, United States of America
- $54400.0 - $81600.0
- Full Time
Job Description:
As the Accounts Payable Specialist, you will process invoices and payments accurately, support vendor relationships, and work with plant teams to resolve issues and keep operations running smoothly.
Let us learn about you! Apply today.
(External) English Company Boiler Plate:
You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.
Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best. We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate, and ‘inclusion’ is one of our core values. We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do.
Schneider Electric has an onsite (5 days a week) opportunity for an Accounts Payable Specialist in Buffalo, NY. The role requires an on-site, in-plant presence – remote work will be allowed situationally and on an as needed basis, but the expectation of this position is that your on-site in plant presence will be required 5 days per week.
As the Accounts Payable Specialist, you will process invoices and payments accurately, support vendor relationships, and work with plant teams to resolve issues and keep operations running smoothly.
Responsibilities :
- Receive, review, and process invoices for direct materials, MRO, services, and capital purchases, ensuring accurate 2‑way/3‑way match.
- Collaborate with Receiving, Supply Chain, Procurement, and other stakeholders to resolve invoice/PO/receipt discrepancies and escalate as necessary.
- Maintain vendor records, respond to inquiries, and support on time payments to protect supply continuity.
- Prepare and execute payment runs and support plant cash flow and working capital objectives.
- Reconcile AP subledger, monitor aged payables, and support month-end close including accruals and GRNI analysis.
- Ensure compliance with internal controls, audit requirements, and company accounting policies.
- Support ERP processes, system integrations, and data accuracy across procurement and receiving workflows.
- Participate in process improvement, automation, and standardization initiatives (OCR, e‑invoicing, workflow optimization).
- Coordinates with the finance team to ensure proper allocation of expenses and account coding.
- Completes special projects as assigned, examples would include but are not limited to vendor reviews, admin support and organization.
For this U.S. based position, the expected compensation range is $54,400 - $81,600 per year, which includes base pay and short-term incentive.
The compensation range for this full-time position applies to candidates located within the United States. Our salary ranges are determined by reviewing roles of similar responsibility and level. Within the salary range, individual pay is determined by several factors including performance, knowledge, job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. Schneider Electric also offers a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees, inclusive of medical (with member reward points), dental, vision, and basic life insurance, Benefit Bucks (credits to apply towards your benefits) flexible work arrangements, paid family leaves, 401(k) + match, well-being and recognition (including service anniversary) programs, 12 holidays per year, 15 days of paid time off per year (pro-rated in the first year of employment based on start date), opportunity to purchase company stock (eligibility depends on start date), and military leave benefits.
You must submit an online application to be considered for the position. The Company will accept applications on an ongoing basis until the position is filled.
If you believe this job posting is not compliant with applicable state pay transparency laws in the U.S., please notify the Company as soon as possible upon discovery by completing this form Schneider Electric Job Posting Compliance.
Position Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance preferred
- 2 – 5 years of Accounts Payable, Finance, or related field (manufacturing environment preferred).
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Proficient users of MS Office Suite including Excel, Word, and Outlook are must.
- Experience with ERP systems required. Preferably in Acumatica.
- Strong understanding of ERP systems, 3‑way match process, and AP workflows.
- Ability to collaborate cross-functionally in a fast-paced plant environment.
- Detail-oriented with strong problem-solving and communication skills (verbal and written).
- High degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks.
Physical Requirements/Abilities
- Office environment working primarily at a desk on a computer.
- Ability to sit for long periods of time.
Let us learn about you! Apply today.
(External) English Company Boiler Plate:
Looking to make an IMPACT with your career?
When you are thinking about joining a new team, culture matters. At Schneider Electric, our values and behaviors are the foundation for creating a great culture to support business success. We believe that our IMPACT values – Inclusion, Mastery, Purpose, Action, Curiosity, Teamwork – starts with us.
IMPACT is also your invitation to join Schneider Electric where you can contribute to turning sustainability ambition into actions, no matter what role you play. It is a call to connect your career with the ambition of achieving a more resilient, efficient, and sustainable world.
We are looking for IMPACT Makers; exceptional people who turn sustainability ambitions into actions at the intersection of automation, electrification, and digitization. We celebrate IMPACT Makers and believe everyone has the potential to be one.
Become an IMPACT Maker with Schneider Electric – apply today!
€36 billion global revenue
+13% organic growth
150 000+ employees in 100+ countries
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You must submit an online application to be considered for any position with us. This position will be posted until filled.
Schneider Electric aspires to be the most inclusive and caring company in the world, by providing equitable opportunities to everyone, everywhere, and ensuring all employees feel uniquely valued and safe to contribute their best. We mirror the diversity of the communities in which we operate, and ‘inclusion’ is one of our core values. We believe our differences make us stronger as a company and as individuals and we are committed to championing inclusivity in everything we do.
At Schneider Electric, we uphold the highest standards of ethics and compliance, and we believe that trust is a foundational value. Our Trust Charter is our Code of Conduct and demonstrates our commitment to ethics, safety, sustainability, quality and cybersecurity, underpinning every aspect of our business and our willingness to behave and respond respectfully and in good faith to all our stakeholders. You can find out more about our Trust Charter here
Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.
Schneider Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is our policy to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities in the areas of recruiting, hiring, training, transferring, and promoting all qualified individuals regardless of race, religion, color, gender, disability, national origin, ancestry, age, military status, sexual orientation, marital status, or any other legally protected characteristic or conduct.
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April 10, 2026
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