Accounts Payable Specialist

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a growing international construction company in Metairie, Louisiana. This contract-to-permanent opportunity is ideal for a detail-focused accounting specialist who enjoys keeping payables operations organized, accurate, and on schedule. In this role, you will support day-to-day invoice processing, payment activities, and financial record maintenance while partnering closely with the Accounting Manager and internal stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Manage clerical and administrative activities that support the accounts payable and finance function on a daily basis.

• Review invoices for accuracy, assign appropriate coding, and prepare batches for timely entry and payment processing.

• Investigate and resolve payment discrepancies, vendor questions, and other accounts payable issues with care and urgency.

• Process employee expense submissions and maintain complete documentation for approvals and reimbursement tracking.

• Reconcile accounts payable subledger activity to the general ledger and help maintain accurate financial records.

• Prepare, verify, and distribute check payments and assist with ACH-related transactions, including requests requiring expedited handling.

• Receive, organize, and route incoming department mail, then file and maintain invoices, checks, and related financial documents.

• Support audit requests and contribute to special assignments and process-related tasks as needed by the accounting team.

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