Accounts Payable Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to support invoice processing operations for an organization in Brunswick, Georgia. This Contract to Hire opportunity is ideal for someone who can manage high-volume payable activities with accuracy, maintain organized documentation, and help keep payment workflows on schedule. The role requires close coordination with internal departments to ensure invoices are reviewed, coded, and processed in a timely manner while meeting established compliance expectations.

Responsibilities:

• Receive incoming invoices, organize supporting documents, and route items to the appropriate department leaders for review and authorization.

• Record vendor invoices in the accounts payable system with accurate account coding and complete payment details.

• Prepare approved invoices for scheduled payment cycles, including check runs and ACH transactions, while meeting established deadlines.

• Verify invoice information for accuracy, completeness, and proper approvals before processing.

• Maintain orderly accounts payable records to support audit readiness, reporting needs, and internal controls.

• Communicate with internal teams and vendors to resolve invoice discrepancies, missing information, and payment-related questions.

• Support accounts payable activities across multiple entities within the health system while following standard procedures.

• Carry out daily responsibilities in alignment with organizational policies, regulatory requirements, and safety expectations.

• Experience in accounts payable, including invoice entry, account coding, and payment processing.
• Working knowledge of check runs, ACH payments, and general invoice lifecycle management.
• Ability to review financial documents carefully and identify errors or missing approvals.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to handle multiple invoices and deadlines efficiently.
• Proficiency using accounts payable or accounting systems for invoice processing and record maintenance.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for working with vendors and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to follow established procedures, compliance standards, and confidentiality requirements in a healthcare or regulated environment.