Accounts Payable Specialist

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to support day-to-day payment operations for a financial services environment in Cape Neddick, Maine. This Contract position is ideal for someone who brings strong attention to detail, sound judgment in coding and processing invoices, and confidence working across accounting platforms. The person in this role will help maintain accurate records, ensure timely disbursements, and contribute to reliable month-end financial activity.

Responsibilities:
• Process vendor invoices, verify supporting documentation, and assign accurate general ledger coding before approval and payment.
• Manage accounts payable activity across accounting software and ERP platforms, ensuring transactions are recorded completely and correctly.
• Prepare and release payments through approved methods, including ACH transactions, while following internal controls and payment schedules.
• Reconcile payable balances, review open items, and resolve discrepancies with vendors or internal stakeholders in a timely manner.
• Support accrual-related tasks and assist with month-end close activities to keep financial reporting accurate and current.
• Maintain organized audit-ready records for invoices, approvals, payment confirmations, and related accounting documentation.
• Partner with finance and operational teams to improve workflow efficiency within tools such as Concur and other accounting systems.
• Assist with accounts payable process updates or system-related changes as needed, including adjustments tied to financial software environments.

Qualifications:

• Experience handling full-cycle accounts payable responsibilities in an accounting or financial services setting.
• Working knowledge of account coding principles and the ability to allocate expenses accurately across general ledger accounts.
• Proficiency with accounting software systems, including ERP platforms and expense management tools such as Concur.
• Familiarity with payment processing methods, including ACH, and an understanding of standard accounts payable controls.
• Understanding of core accounting practices, including accrual accounting, reconciliations, and documentation standards.
• Ability to identify inconsistencies, investigate payment issues, and support audit or compliance-related requests.
• Strong organizational skills with a high level of accuracy and the ability to manage deadlines in a contract assignment environment.

Compensation

$22.00-$27.00 Hourly

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