Accounts Payable Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to support a busy accounting team in Eugene, Oregon. This Long-term Contract position is fully onsite and offers the opportunity to manage high-volume payables in a manufacturing setting while helping maintain accurate and timely financial operations. The ideal candidate brings hands-on accounts payable experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to work effectively with vendors and internal partners.

Responsibilities:
• Manage the full accounts payable cycle, from receiving invoices through final payment processing.
• Examine invoices and payment requests for accuracy, proper approval, and supporting documentation before entry.
• Assign correct account codes, match invoices to related records, and prepare transactions in the accounting system.
• Enter and upload invoice data into the designated platform while maintaining organized and accurate records.
• Process employee expense submissions and track payable-related costs to support accurate reporting.
• Coordinate weekly check runs and help ensure payments are completed on schedule.
• Post accounts payable activity to journals, ledgers, and related financial records with a high degree of accuracy.
• Reconcile payable transactions, monitor open balances, and follow up to keep vendor payments current.
• Communicate with vendors and internal purchasing contacts to resolve invoice discrepancies, payment questions, and account issues.• At least 2 years of accounts payable experience, ideally within a manufacturing environment.
• Practical knowledge of invoice coding, account coding, and payment processing procedures.
• Experience supporting check runs and electronic payments, including ACH transactions.
• Ability to reconcile accounts payable activity and maintain accurate financial records.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced setting.
• Proficiency with accounting systems; experience with Ponderosa is preferred but not required.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills for working with vendors and internal departments.