Accounts Payable Specialist

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a growing organization in Charlotte, North Carolina in a Contract to permanent capacity. This role is ideal for someone who understands the full accounts payable cycle, communicates effectively with vendors and internal stakeholders, and can work independently in a fast-paced environment. You will support daily invoice processing, payment activity, and issue resolution while helping maintain accurate financial records. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a developing finance function within an innovative company.

Responsibilities:
• Process a steady volume of invoices each week, ensuring timely and accurate entry, coding, and documentation.
• Manage day-to-day payment activity, including ACH transactions, EFTs, and occasional check processing, while maintaining complete ledger records.
• Review invoices and supporting materials for accuracy, proper approvals, and alignment with vendor agreements before payment is released.
• Respond to vendor and internal inquiries related to invoice status, payment timing, and account discrepancies in a clear and courteous manner.
• Investigate and resolve billing differences by coordinating with vendors and internal team members to clarify contract terms and payment details.
• Maintain organized accounts payable records and support the integrity of financial data within the accounting system.
• Assist with accounts payable workflow improvements as new tools such as AvidXchange are introduced into the process.
• Partner with the controller, accounting staff, and other finance team members to support core AP operations and meet deadlines.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience handling full-cycle accounts payable responsibilities in an accounting or finance setting.
• Strong understanding of invoice coding, account coding, and payment processing best practices.
• Experience working with electronic payments, including ACH, EFT, and check runs.
• Ability to communicate clearly with vendors and colleagues while addressing questions and resolving issues.
• Comfortable working independently, staying organized, and managing priorities without close supervision.
• Familiarity with accounting systems such as Microsoft Dynamics Business Central; exposure to AvidXchange is a plus.
• Working knowledge of Excel, including the ability to use functions such as VLOOKUPs and pivot tables.
• High attention to detail and accuracy when entering invoices, reconciling information, and maintaining records.

Compensation

$27.55-$29.00 Hourly

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