Accounts Payable Specialist

To thrive as an Accounts Payable Specialist here, you’ll need to balance speed and accuracy in processing high volumes of invoices while never losing sight of the details. Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks are essential, as you’ll often be juggling responsibilities across multiple subsidiaries. Clear, proactive communication with vendors, colleagues, and internal teams is key to resolving issues quickly and keeping workflows smooth. The most successful individuals in this role are adaptable, curious, and motivated to improve processes — not just follow them.

We value the impact and connection that comes from regular in-person collaboration. This candidate will work from our Waltham, MA office. We are unable to offer work sponsorship for this role.

Who we are:

Buyers Edge Platform stands at the forefront of revolutionizing the foodservice industry through technology, purchasing power and partnerships. We are dedicated to empowering stakeholders across the entire foodservice ecosystem (operators, distributors, manufacturers) with efficiency and unprecedented visibility. With a diverse portfolio of over a dozen brands, our mission is clear: to reduce costs, streamline the foodservice supply chain, and propel the industry from manual to automated. 

Today, we are one of the largest players in foodservice, with over 200K operator locations across North America and over $50 billion of aggregated spend volume. Our commitment to foodservice excellence is proven in four distinct areas of value: Digital Procurement Network, Fresh Solutions, Supply Chain Management, and Software. Buyers Edge Platform is not just a provider – we are a strategic partner on the journey towards a more efficient, connected, and automated future for the foodservice industry.

Your impact:

• Process a high volume of invoices accurately and in a timely manner.
• Review, code, and match invoices to purchase orders and expense reports.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and approval workflows.
• Assist with vendor setup, maintenance, and inquiries while maintaining positive vendor relationships.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, including AP reconciliations.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams (Accounting, Procurement, Operations) to resolve discrepancies.
• Work effectively in a multi-subsidiary environment, ensuring proper allocation and intercompany handling.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives within Accounts Payable.
• Assist with fulfilling support requests during the annual audit.

About you:

• 3+ years of Accounts Payable or related accounting experience.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Effective verbal and written communication abilities.
• Experience working in a multi-entity or multi-subsidiary organization preferred.
• Proficiency with ERP/accounting systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Not sure you meet every qualification? Studies show that diverse applicants often hesitate to apply unless they check every box. At Buyers Edge Platform, we value authenticity and inclusion—if you're excited about the role, we encourage you to apply. You might be exactly who we’re looking for!

What's in this for you:

• Great benefits from day one. We offer medical, dental, vision, FSA, company-paid life insurance, and more—plus a 401(k) with company match.
• Grow with us. Enjoy strong training, development, and competitive pay.
• Work-life balance. Our flexible PTO policy lets you take time when you need it—no accrual required.

We welcome all.

We are committed to creating a diverse environment and are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth and pregnancy-related conditions), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws and ordinances.