Accounts Payable Specialist

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a local company in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, this role is FULLY ONSITE. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for someone who brings strong attention to detail, sound financial processing skills, and the ability to manage a steady volume of vendor transactions accurately. The role will support day-to-day payables activities while helping maintain organized records, timely payments, and reliable month-end accounting support.

Responsibilities:

• Review incoming invoices for completeness, accuracy, and proper approval before entering them into the system.

• Assign correct account codes to invoices and ensure expenses are recorded in the appropriate categories.

• Manage payment processing through check runs and ACH transactions while meeting established deadlines.

• Reconcile payable records and assist with resolving discrepancies involving invoices, payments, and vendor balances.

• Maintain organized accounts payable documentation to support audit readiness and internal recordkeeping standards.

• Partner with internal teams and external vendors to answer payment-related questions and address outstanding issues promptly.

• Contribute to month-end close activities by preparing supporting information and ensuring payable data is up to date.

Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience in accounts payable processing within a fast-paced business environment.
• Working knowledge of invoice coding and account allocation principles.
• Familiarity with payment methods such as ACH and scheduled check disbursements.
• Ability to process a high volume of invoices with strong accuracy and attention to detail.
• Experience supporting month-end close tasks related to payables.
• Proficiency in maintaining financial records and reconciling payment discrepancies.
• Strong communication skills for coordinating with vendors and internal stakeholders.

Compensation

$21.00-$24.00 Hourly

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