Accounts Payable Practitioner

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Practitioner to support high-volume payment operations in Providence, Rhode Island. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable handling invoice review, payment processing, and records research in a structured accounting environment. The role works closely with senior accounting staff and internal business partners to help ensure timely, accurate handling of corporate payables.

Responsibilities:
• Review and scan incoming accounts payable documents, ensuring invoices and supporting records are ready for processing.
• Process invoices, vouchers, and payment transactions while applying appropriate account coding and required documentation.
• Examine invoice details in Kofax, validate key data for corporate invoices, and direct items to the appropriate teams for action.
• Research invoice information and file records to resolve routing questions, clarify descriptions, and support accurate processing.
• Prepare simple summaries and reporting related to processed documents, including daily and weekly pay select activity.
• Create and manage pay select lists for corporate payments and support the preparation of weekly payment selection reports.
• Handle payment execution through paper checks and electronic methods, including ACH-related files and Paymode transactions.
• Set up employee reimbursement accounts in Red Carpet and respond to special payment handling requests as needed.
• Communicate regularly with divisional practitioners and project accountants regarding payment status, documentation, and processing questions.
• Assist senior accounting personnel with day-to-day accounts payable tasks and provide proof of electronic payments when requested.

Qualifications:

• Experience supporting accounts payable functions, including invoice processing and payment handling.
• Working knowledge of account coding and the ability to code invoices accurately.
• Familiarity with check runs, electronic payments, and ACH-related transactions.
• Ability to review financial documents carefully and extract relevant information from records and files.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage routine tasks in a deadline-driven environment.
• Comfort using accounting or document workflow systems such as invoice validation and routing tools.
• Basic math skills, including the ability to perform simple calculations accurately.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for interacting with internal accounting and project teams.

Compensation

$23.75-$27.50 Hourly

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