Accounts Payable Specialist

Accounts Payable Specialist - Check Disbursement

Location : Hybrid - 2-3 days per week onsite in Fort Mill, SC
Employment Type: Contract-to-Hire (approx. 3-month conversion)
Compensation: Contract: $20-24/hour

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly reliable and detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist to support a high-volume, high-value check disbursement function. This role is critical to the organization's financial operations, managing weekly check runs totaling $60-90 million across U.S. and international entities.

The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced, high-accountability environment and demonstrates strong ownership, communication, and consistency in execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and execute daily and weekly check runs for U.S. and international entities (including Canada, Bahamas, and additional business units)
• Manage weekly disbursements totaling $60M-$90M across multiple currencies (USD and CAD)
• Perform weekly AP cash forecasting and payment planning
• Review and authorize high-value payments (>$5,000)
• Generate and analyze foreign vendor payment reports
• Support month-end and year-end reporting, including trend analysis
• Maintain accurate, audit-ready documentation in compliance with SOX requirements
• Oversee secure handling and inventory of check stock (includes lifting boxes up to 25+ lbs)
• Ensure adherence to strict security protocols within the check disbursement environment
• Collaborate closely with internal teams, including Payroll and AP leadership

Qualifications

• 3+ years of Accounts Payable experience required
• Direct experience with check disbursement strongly preferred
• Full-cycle AP experience acceptable if it includes payment/disbursement exposure
• Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Excel (reporting, forecasting, and data analysis)
• Experience with multi-currency transactions is a plus
• Strong understanding of internal controls and compliance (SOX experience preferred)

Key Competencies

• Reliability & Accountability: Consistently meets deadlines and ensures critical payments are processed accurately and on time
• Attention to Detail: Maintains precision in high-value transactions
• Communication: Proactively communicates issues, updates, and risks
• Sense of Urgency: Operates effectively in a time-sensitive environment
• Punctuality & Work Ethic: Demonstrates strong commitment and dependability

Additional Requirements

• Ability and willingness to work onsite 2-3 days per week in Fort Mill, SC
• Ability to lift and manage physical check stock materials (up to 25+ lbs)

Why Join

This is an opportunity to step into a mission-critical AP function with significant financial impact, strong leadership, and the potential for long-term growth as the team expands.