Purchasing Specialist

Accounts Payable Specialist

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to support a busy operation in Pennsylvania. This long-term contract opportunity is ideal for someone who can bring strong invoice processing experience, accuracy in account coding, and confidence handling high-volume payable activity in an on-site environment. The person in this role will help stabilize daily AP workflows, support financial accuracy, and contribute to smooth coordination across a distribution and logistics setting.

MUST HAVE SAP AP/Purchasing experience

Responsibilities:

• Process vendor invoices accurately and in a timely manner while ensuring supporting documentation is complete.
• Review and assign proper general ledger coding to invoices, resolving discrepancies before submission for payment.
• Manage payment activity through ACH transactions and check runs in accordance with established schedules and controls.
• Reconcile vendor statements, research outstanding items, and follow up to clear payment issues efficiently.
• Partner with shipping, operations, and internal stakeholders to address backlog items and restore consistency within accounts payable workflows.
• Maintain organized AP records and ensure documentation is audit-ready and aligned with company procedures.
• Assist with cleanup efforts related to prior operational turnover by identifying errors, correcting records, and improving payment accuracy.
• Support day-to-day on-site accounts payable operations during standard business hours.