Accounts Payable Specialist

We are looking for an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to join a team in Franklin, Tennessee. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for a hands-on, detail-oriented individual who can manage high-volume payables activity, support operational efficiency, and contribute to a fast-moving finance environment. The role will work closely with accounting, payroll, and business partners to maintain accurate payment processing and strengthen day-to-day AP performance.

Responsibilities:
• Manage end-to-end accounts payable activities, including invoice review, coding, entry, payment preparation, and timely resolution of outstanding items.
• Support accounts payable operations during system-related changes and process centralization efforts, including testing, validation, and reconciliations.
• Investigate invoice, vendor, and data discrepancies by identifying root causes and coordinating solutions with internal stakeholders.
• Work with finance and payroll teams to help maintain accurate financial records and ensure alignment across related processes.
• Contribute to process improvement initiatives that increase efficiency, strengthen controls, and improve the overall AP workflow.
• Coordinate payable activities across multiple entities, business units, and accounting environments while maintaining consistency and accuracy.
• Assist with expense-related processing and payment activities, including ACH transactions and check runs.
• Provide day-to-day guidance to team members by sharing AP knowledge, answering questions, and supporting best practices.

Qualifications:

• At least 5 years of progressive accounts payable experience, including recent work in high-volume, full-cycle AP environments.
• Strong knowledge of invoice coding, payment processing, account reconciliation, and vendor issue resolution.
• Experience working with multiple accounting or ERP platforms in environments with changing processes or system updates.
• Advanced Excel skills and solid data management abilities, with strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage competing priorities under deadlines.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with accounting, payroll, and cross-functional teams.
• Experience in shared services, multi-entity organizations, or project-based industries such as construction, engineering, industrial, or manufacturing is preferred.
• Familiarity with tools such as Foundation Software, ComputerEase, Acumatica, Jonas, Vista by Viewpoint, Sage 300, QuickBooks, or related systems is preferred.

Compensation

$27.71-$32.09 Hourly

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