Accounts Payable Specialist

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a finance team in Boston, Massachusetts in a contract-to-permanent capacity. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys managing a high volume of invoice activity, and communicates effectively with colleagues across the business. The position is primarily onsite with a work-from-home day on Fridays and offers the opportunity to contribute to both domestic and international payment operations.

Responsibilities:
• Process a steady stream of vendor invoices with accuracy and timeliness, including high-volume and multicurrency transactions.
• Enter and code invoices in the accounting system while ensuring supporting documentation and approvals are complete.
• Monitor and manage the accounts payable inbox, responding to inquiries and routing items to the appropriate stakeholders.
• Coordinate weekly payment activity, including check runs and electronic payments through U.S. and international banking channels.
• Support vendor onboarding by completing manual verification of banking details and maintaining accurate supplier records.
• Partner with internal teams to resolve invoice discrepancies, answer payment questions, and keep transactions moving efficiently.
• Assist with accounts payable activities tied to the transfer of AP work, including collaboration with onsite support resources during the transition.
• Use accounting tools and Excel to track workloads, maintain records, and help ensure consistent processing standards.

Qualifications:

• 2-3 years of accounts payable or related accounting experience.
• Ability to handle a high volume of invoice processing with strong accuracy and attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills and confidence working with internal stakeholders across departments.
• Experience using accounting software; NetSuite is strongly preferred.
• Working knowledge of Excel, including basic reporting and tools such as pivot tables.
• Ability to manage manual processes efficiently and adapt to tasks involving multiple currencies and payment methods.
• Strong organizational skills, a sense of urgency, and the ability to work productively in a largely onsite setting.

Compensation

$25.00-$30.00 Hourly

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