Accounts Payable Specialist

Accounts Payable SpecialistRecruiter: LHHLocation: Phoenix, ArizonaPay: $ 22 - $ 27 / HourContract: Contract to hireAccounts Payable SpecialistLocation: Tempe, AZ Schedule: Onsite, Monday through Friday during standard business hours with some flexibility as business needs allow Compensation: $22 to $27 per hour, depending on experience Employment Type: Contract to HirePosition OverviewWe are seeking a mid-level Accounts Payable Specialist to join a growing team in a fast paced, high volume environment. This role is responsible for managing full cycle accounts payable activities while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely processing of transactions. The ideal candidate is detail oriented, organized, and comfortable handling multiple priorities in a deadline driven setting.Key ResponsibilitiesProcess invoices from receipt through payment, ensuring timely and accurate completionManage a high volume of AP transactions while maintaining compliance with company policies and proceduresReview invoice coding, approvals, and supporting documentation for accuracyReconcile vendor statements and resolve discrepancies in a timely mannerAssist with month end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, and general ledger supportSupport internal and external audit requests by providing documentation and reportingPartner with vendors and internal departments to resolve payment and invoice related issuesMaintain organized and accurate financial records and AP documentationQualifications2+ years of full cycle accounts payable experienceExperience working in manufacturing, logistics, distribution, or other high volume environments preferredStrong Excel skills, including VLOOKUPs, XLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, and data analysis functionsExperience working within ERP systems in a mid to large company environmentAbility to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a fast paced settingStrong attention to detail, communication skills, and problem solving abilitiesTeam oriented mindset with a proactive approach to identifying and resolving issuesPreferred BackgroundExperience supporting month end close activitiesExposure to reconciliations, accruals, and general ledger processesComfortable working independently while collaborating across departmentsStable work history with demonstrated success in high volume accounts payable environments