Accounts Payable Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to provide immediate support for a growing workload in Pennsylvania. This Contract position will play a key role in keeping invoice processing and vendor payments accurate, timely, and well organized during an interim staffing period. The ideal candidate brings strong accounts payable experience, sound judgment with coding and payment procedures, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:
• Process a high volume of vendor invoices with accuracy and within established deadlines.
• Review and assign correct general ledger coding to invoices before approval and payment.
• Prepare and execute ACH payments and check runs in accordance with company schedules and controls.
• Reconcile payable records and investigate discrepancies to ensure complete and accurate payment activity.
• Communicate with internal teams and external vendors to resolve invoice, coding, and payment issues promptly.
• Maintain organized accounts payable documentation and support audit-ready recordkeeping.
• Assist with contract workload demands and provide reliable coverage until ongoing staffing is in place.• Proven experience in accounts payable or a closely related accounting support role.
• Strong working knowledge of invoice coding and account coding practices.
• Hands-on experience processing ACH transactions and managing check runs.
• Ability to handle detailed financial information with a high level of accuracy.
• Comfortable prioritizing multiple tasks and meeting deadlines in a busy environment.
• Proficiency with standard accounting systems and Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel.