Accounts Payable Specialist

Accounts Payable Specialist | Monroe, CT

Target Compensation: 45k 55k

A growing organization is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist to join its accounting team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist who enjoys managing the AP process, working with vendors, and supporting month-end accounting activities in a collaborative environment.

The Accounts Payable Specialist will play a key role in ensuring accurate invoice processing, timely vendor payments, and strong financial controls while providing support across various accounting and administrative functions.

Why You'll Love This Opportunity

• Join a collaborative and supportive team
• Opportunity to take ownership of the AP process
• Diverse role with exposure to accounting and operational functions
• Stable organization with opportunities for growth
• Visibility across finance, operations, and vendor relationships

Key Responsibilities of the Accounts Payable Specialist

As an Accounts Payable Specialist, you will:

• Review and process vendor invoices accurately and efficiently
• Obtain invoice approvals and ensure proper coding
• Perform purchase order matching and investigate discrepancies
• Maintain and monitor the accounts payable inbox
• Enter invoices into the ERP system and process payments
• Coordinate weekly check, ACH, and wire payment runs
• Communicate with vendors to resolve payment and invoice issues
• Set up new vendors and maintain vendor master data
• Verify banking information and maintain ACH/Wire payment records
• Assist with month-end close activities, including AP accruals
• Review unpaid invoices to ensure expenses are recorded in the proper period
• Support year-end accrual preparation and accounting documentation
• Assist with customer setup, contract file maintenance, and general office support
• Maintain organized vendor and customer records and documentation

Preferred Qualifications of the Accounts Payable Specialist

• 2+ years of Accounts Payable experience
• Strong understanding of invoice processing and AP best practices
• Experience with general ledger coding
• ERP system experience required
• Excellent data entry skills and attention to detail
• Strong organizational and follow-up skills