Accounts Payable Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a team in Fayetteville, North Carolina, in a contract opportunity with permanent potential. This position supports daily financial operations through invoice processing, payment coordination, and bookkeeping assistance while helping maintain accurate accounting records. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience in accounts payable, strong attention to detail, and the ability to manage recurring deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:
• Enter and record vendor invoices with accuracy, ensuring transactions are posted correctly and completed within established timelines.
• Examine corporate card activity, verify supporting details, and assign appropriate general ledger codes before posting expenses.
• Coordinate payment cycles by preparing check runs, arranging required approvals and signatures, and distributing payments to vendors.
• Support routine bookkeeping work tied to banking activity, lease-related items, rent payments, and other day-to-day accounting transactions.
• Maintain organized and accurate financial documentation to assist with ongoing accounting operations and reporting needs.
• Help monitor payment workflows, including ACH activity and check processing, to promote timely and accurate disbursements.
• Contribute to general ledger support by reviewing coded entries and assisting with the accuracy of financial records.• Previous experience in accounts payable, AP support, or a related accounting position.
• Working knowledge of invoice coding, payment processing, and general ledger practices.
• Ability to handle check runs, ACH transactions, and credit card expense review with a high degree of accuracy.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet recurring deadlines.
• Detail-oriented approach to maintaining complete and accurate financial records.
• Experience with bookkeeping activities and routine accounting support functions.
• Familiarity with Sage Intacct is preferred, though not required.