Accounting, Accounts Payable, Administrative Skills, Billing, Construction, Detail Oriented, Documentation, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Finance, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Military, Organizational Skills, Pricing, Process Improvement, Purchase Orders, Reconciliation, Record Keeping, Reimbursement, Risk, Time Management, Vendor/Supplier Relations
Accounts Payable Specialist
We are seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist to support day-to-day accounts payable operations for one of our clients near the Cumberland Bridge area. This role is responsible for ensuring invoices are processed accurately and efficiently, resolving discrepancies, and maintaining strong vendor relationships. The ideal candidate is highly organized, proactive, and comfortable working with multiple systems and internal stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities
- Process a high volume of vendor invoices from receipt through payment, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
- Review and validate invoices against supporting documentation such as purchase orders, receipts, and system data
- Assist with resolving invoice discrepancies, including pricing, quantity, or missing information issues
- Support both purchase order and non-purchase order invoice processing across various expense categories
- Communicate with vendors and internal teams to address questions, clarify details, and ensure proper invoicing practices
- Perform vendor statement reconciliations and assist with maintaining accurate account balances
- Monitor outstanding or aged invoices and follow up to ensure timely resolution and approval
- Identify opportunities to improve processes and increase efficiency within the AP function
- Maintain organized records and ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures
- Escalate complex or high-risk issues to leadership as needed
- Support additional accounting or administrative tasks as assigned
Qualifications
- Associate degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (or equivalent experience)
- 2+ years of accounts payable or related experience
- Experience working in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment
- Exposure to ERP systems (such as Dynamics or similar platforms) preferred
- Industry experience in construction or related environments is a plus
Pay Details: $24.00 to $25.00 per hour
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Military connected talent encouraged to apply