Accounts Payable Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to support financial operations for a manufacturing organization in Spartanburg, South Carolina. This Contract to Hire position is ideal for someone who brings hands-on experience processing high volume invoices, assigning accurate general ledger coding, and helping maintain timely vendor payments. The right candidate will contribute to a fast-paced accounting environment by ensuring payment activity is accurate, organized, and completed within established deadlines.

Responsibilities:

• Process vendor invoices with accuracy, confirming supporting documentation and assigning appropriate account codes before entry.

• Review payment requests and prepare disbursements through ACH transactions and scheduled check runs in accordance with company timelines.

• Match invoices to purchase records or related backup, then resolve discrepancies by coordinating with internal departments and external vendors.

• Maintain organized accounts payable records to support audit readiness, reporting needs, and efficient document retrieval.

• Monitor outstanding items in the payables queue and follow up on approvals or missing details to prevent delays in payment.

• Verify invoice data, payment terms, and vendor information to help ensure transactions are completed correctly and in compliance with internal controls.

• At least 2 years of experience in accounts payable or a closely related accounting support role.
• Practical knowledge of invoice processing, account coding, and high-volume data entry.
• Experience handling ACH payments and coordinating routine check run activity.
• Ability to identify discrepancies, investigate issues, and follow through on resolution in a timely manner.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment.
• Proficiency using accounting systems and standard business software for payment processing and record maintenance.