Accounts Payable Specialist

Accounts Payable SpecialistWe are partnering with a growing manufacturing company seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to join its accounting team. This is a temp-to-hire opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, high-volume AP environment and can step in quickly with minimal ramp-up.The ideal candidate will have hands-on accounts payable experience within manufacturing, distribution, or another high-volume environment, with strong attention to detail and the ability to manage a steady flow of invoices, vendor inquiries, and payment activity.What You'll Be DoingProcess a high volume of vendor invoices accurately and efficientlyPerform 2-way and 3-way matching of invoices, purchase orders, and receiving documentationReview invoices for proper coding, approvals, pricing, and supporting documentationResearch and resolve invoice discrepancies, short pays, duplicate invoices, and payment issuesMaintain vendor accounts and respond to vendor inquiries in a timely, professional mannerPrepare and process vendor payments, including checks, ACH, and electronic paymentsReconcile vendor statements and research outstanding balancesAssist with AP aging and month-end close activitiesWork closely with purchasing, receiving, operations, and accounting to resolve discrepanciesMaintain accurate AP records and documentationSupport additional accounting projects as neededWhat We're Looking For2+ years of high-volume Accounts Payable experience preferredPrevious experience in a manufacturing environment strongly preferredComfortable working with a large volume of invoices and multiple vendorsExperience with PO-based purchasing and 3-way matchingStrong reconciliation and problem-solving skillsProficiency with Microsoft Excel and accounting/ERP systemsAbility to prioritize deadlines in a fast-paced environmentStrong attention to detail with a high level of accuracyAvailable to start quickly