Accounts Payable Specialist

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a team on a contract-to-permanent basis. This role is ideal for someone who can step into a fast-paced environment, manage a high volume of invoices with accuracy, and help reduce an existing processing backlog. The position offers the opportunity to contribute immediately while supporting day-to-day payables operations with strong attention to detail and sound financial practices.

Responsibilities:
• Process a large weekly volume of vendor invoices while maintaining accuracy and timeliness across the full accounts payable cycle.
• Review purchase orders, receipts, and invoices to complete three-way matching and resolve discrepancies before payment is released.
• Support efforts to reduce an existing invoice backlog by prioritizing outstanding items and keeping payment activity on track.
• Apply proper account coding to invoices and verify that expenses are assigned to the correct general ledger categories.
• Prepare and execute vendor payments through ACH transactions and scheduled check runs in accordance with internal controls.
• Use QuickBooks Online to enter, track, and reconcile payable transactions while maintaining organized financial records.
• Communicate with internal teams and vendors to clarify billing issues, obtain missing documentation, and follow up on payment questions.

Qualifications:

• Hands-on experience in accounts payable, including full-cycle invoice processing in a high-volume environment.
• Ability to perform accurate three-way matching across invoices, purchase orders, and receiving documentation.
• Working knowledge of invoice coding and account coding principles for proper financial allocation.
• Experience processing electronic payments, including ACH, as well as coordinating check runs.
• Proficiency with QuickBooks Online for accounts payable data entry and transaction management.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage deadlines, prioritize backlog reduction, and maintain attention to detail.
• Effective communication skills for working with vendors and internal stakeholders on payment-related matters.

Compensation

$24.70-$28.60 Hourly

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