Accounts Payable Specialist

Compensation: $22/hr

Job Overview - Accounts Payable Specialist - 34505

An established manufacturing company is seeking a detail-oriented Accounts Payable Specialist to join its accounting team. This is a contract-to-hire opportunity offering a collaborative, low-stress office environment. The ideal candidate will have prior accounts payable or general accounting experience, excellent organizational skills, and the flexibility to assist with administrative support as needed.

• Process vendor invoices accurately and in a timely manner.
• Match invoices to purchase orders and supporting documentation.
• Prepare and process payments while maintaining accurate financial records.
• Reconcile vendor statements and resolve invoice discrepancies.
• Communicate with vendors regarding payment inquiries.
• Answer incoming phone calls and provide professional customer service.
• Provide backup reception and scheduling support as needed.
• Maintain organized accounting files and documentation.
• Assist with additional accounting and administrative projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Previous Accounts Payable or general accounting experience required.
• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field is preferred but not required.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
• Experience with ERP/accounting software is preferred; training will be provided on the company's system.

Sherpa Benefits

Sherpa offers benefits to contract employees who meet the following criteria:

• Must be a full-time employee (30+ weekly hours/+130 hours per month) to be eligible
• Medical plan offered is BCBSNC Blue Options PPO
• Premiums will be pre-taxed
• Sherpa pays a portion of the Employee only premium for medical
• 90 day waiting period from date of hire
• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans

Additional Job Details

Workplace Policy: #li-Onsite

Seniority Level: Associate

Linked In Poster: #LI-KK1

About our Process

• We will notify you if you are selected as a candidate for this role. If not, but you fit our specializations, we'll consider you for future openings, and encourage you to apply for other Sherpa roles you're qualified for/interested in.
• Non-Local Candidates: Please note that you are competing with local candidates who don't require relocation expenses and can start quickly, so let us know if you have plans to move to the area soon.
• Candidates for all Sherpa opportunities must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Sherpa is an Equal Opportunity Employer.