Accounts Payable Specialist

Accounts Payable Specialist

Location: Jessup, MD
Position Type: Temp-to-Hire
Compensation: $26-$29/hour
Start Date: ASAP

Position Overview

A well-established organization in the Jessup area is seeking an experienced Accounts Payable Specialist to join the team immediately. This role was created to support a high-volume AP environment and assist with a significant invoice backlog. The ideal candidate will have strong Accounts Payable experience and recent NetSuite experience is required.

This position offers the opportunity to step into a busy department, make an immediate impact, and contribute to ongoing process improvements while supporting critical day-to-day accounting operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage AP inbox and invoice workflow
• Process high-volume invoices and vendor payments
• Perform three-way matching of invoices, purchase orders, and receiving documentation
• Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies, short pays, and vendor issues
• Reconcile vendor statements
• Process approximately 200 invoices per week
• Complete weekly credit card reconciliations
• Collaborate closely with Purchasing and Customer Service teams
• Review and approve invoice matches within NetSuite
• Cross-train on additional AP functions and procedures

Required Qualifications

• 2-4+ years of Accounts Payable experience
• Recent NetSuite experience required
• Three-way matching experience
• Experience with vendor reconciliations and discrepancy resolution
• Strong Excel skills
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and teamwork skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Manufacturing or distribution industry experience
• Experience working in a high-volume AP environment

Work Schedule

• Fully onsite during training and onboarding
• Opportunity to transition to a hybrid schedule in the future based on performance, business needs, and manager discretion
• Candidates should be comfortable working onsite until hybrid flexibility is approved