Accounts Payable Specialist

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a chemicals manufacturing organization in Glen Allen, Virginia. This onsite opportunity is a contract position with potential for a permanent role, suited for someone who thrives in a fast-paced accounting environment and can manage a large volume of invoices with accuracy. The ideal candidate will bring strong accounts payable expertise, solid attention to detail, and hands-on experience working in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.

Responsibilities:
• Process a high volume of vendor invoices accurately and in a timely manner while maintaining compliance with company procedures.
• Review and assign proper general ledger coding to invoices to support accurate financial reporting.
• Manage full-cycle accounts payable activities, including invoice entry, payment preparation, and record maintenance.
• Coordinate ACH payments and support scheduled check runs to ensure vendors are paid according to terms.
• Reconcile invoice and payment discrepancies by working with internal teams and external vendors to resolve issues promptly.
• Maintain organized accounts payable documentation and ensure records are complete for audit and reporting purposes.
• Use Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central to enter, track, and monitor accounts payable transactions.
• Support ongoing process improvements within the accounts payable function while maintaining daily operational accuracy.• Demonstrated experience in accounts payable, preferably in a high-volume processing environment.
• Strong background in invoice coding and account coding with consistent attention to detail.
• Practical experience handling ACH transactions and preparing check runs.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or closely related ERP systems.
• Ability to work onsite in Glen Allen, Virginia.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities under deadlines.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills for interacting with vendors and internal stakeholders.