Accounts Payable Specialist

Accounts Payable Specialist

The Accounts Payable Specialist processes a high volume of invoices each day while maintaining accurate records, strong vendor relationships, and effective communication with internal teams. This role focuses on timely and precise invoice and credit processing using an AP automation system, resolving discrepancies, and contributing to monthly reporting activities as part of a collaborative accounting team.

Responsibilities

• Process approximately 100 invoices per day, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Post invoices in the AP automation system and verify all required information is correct.
• Confirm and process drop ship invoices in a timely and accurate manner.
• Send service-related invoices to branch leaders and ensure proper follow-up.
• Identify, investigate, and resolve discrepancies between invoices, purchase orders, and supporting documentation.
• Communicate with the sales department to rectify discrepancies between purchase orders and invoices.
• Process vendor credits promptly and accurately in the accounting system.
• Handle vendor correspondence professionally and respond to inquiries regarding payments, invoices, and statements.
• Maintain positive and effective vendor relationships through clear and consistent communication.
• Prepare, review, and manage vendor statements to ensure all invoices and credits are properly recorded.
• Assist with the preparation and completion of monthly reports as part of the accounts payable team.
• Maintain organized and up-to-date accounts payable records in accordance with internal procedures.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Columbus, OH.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $22.00 - $27.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Columbus, OH.

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Sep 23, 2026.