Accounts Payable Specialist

We are a growing logistics company looking for an AP Specialist to join our growing team!

This Jobot Consulting Job is hosted by: Ryan Rubino
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Salary: $25 - $33 per hour

A bit about us:

We are a growing logistics company looking for an AP Specialist to join our growing team!

Why join us?

• We are fun, flexible, and fast-paced!
• We promote from within!
• Great pay/benefits!

Job Details

Job Details

Bring your accounts payable expertise to a consulting opportunity where accuracy, problem-solving, and process improvement make a measurable impact. As a Consulting Accounts Payable Specialist in the Accounting + Finance industry, you’ll help maintain reliable financial operations, resolve payment challenges, and strengthen vendor relationships.

This role is ideal for a hands-on accounting professional with 5+ years of relevant experience who enjoys working with financial data, collaborating across teams, and keeping high-volume workflows moving.

Responsibilities

Manage the accounts payable cycle, from invoice receipt and coding through approval, payment processing, and reconciliation.

Review invoices for accuracy, proper documentation, appropriate account coding, and compliance with company policies.

Coordinate vendor set-up and maintain accurate vendor records, validating required documentation and payment information.

Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies, duplicate charges, payment issues, and vendor inquiries promptly.

Reconcile vendor statements, accounts payable balances, and related general ledger accounts; research and clear outstanding items.

Prepare and post journal entries, applying a solid understanding of debits and credits to support accurate financial reporting.

Use Microsoft Excel, including VLOOKUP and Pivot Tables, to analyze transactions, reconcile large data sets, and prepare reports.

Support month-end and year-end close by organizing documentation, identifying outstanding liabilities, and assisting with accruals.

Partner with accounting, procurement, and business teams to secure approvals and maintain timely, accurate payments.

Identify opportunities to streamline accounts payable processes and strengthen internal controls.

Provide organized records and supporting schedules for audits and other financial reviews.

Qualifications

5+ years of relevant accounts payable or accounting experience, including Accounting Clerk responsibilities or equivalent experience.

Demonstrated proficiency in invoice coding, vendor set-up, payment processing, and reconciliation.

Strong Microsoft Excel skills, including VLOOKUP, Pivot Tables, and data analysis; equivalent lookup and reporting tools are welcome.

Working knowledge of debits and credits, journal entries, general ledger accounting, and month-end close activities.

Experience using accounting software or ERP systems to process invoices, maintain records, and research transactions.

Strong attention to detail, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines.

Clear communication skills and a service-oriented approach to working with vendors and internal stakeholders.

Ability to adapt quickly to client systems, learn new processes, and contribute independently in a consulting environment.

Associate’s or bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field preferred; equivalent practical experience will be considered.

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