Accounts Payable Specialist

Description We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to support day-to-day invoice and payment operations for a team in Ayer, Massachusetts. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who brings strong attention to detail, accuracy in financial processing, and confidence working with high-volume payables tasks. The person in this role will help keep vendor payments organized, timely, and properly documented while contributing to efficient accounting workflows.

Responsibilities:

- Review incoming invoices, assign correct account codes, and prepare transactions for accurate entry into the payable system.

- Process accounts payable activities from invoice receipt through final payment while maintaining complete and organized records.

- Coordinate ACH payments and check runs to ensure vendors are paid on schedule and in alignment with internal controls.

- Verify invoice details against supporting documentation and resolve discrepancies before payment is released.

- Maintain payment schedules and monitor outstanding items to support timely month-to-month processing.

- Communicate with vendors and internal stakeholders to address payment questions, coding issues, and invoice exceptions.

- Assist with reconciliation tasks and provide documentation needed to support audits or accounting review processes. Requirements - Experience handling full-cycle accounts payable responsibilities in an accounting or finance environment.

- Working knowledge of invoice coding and the ability to assign expenses to the appropriate accounts with accuracy.

- Familiarity with processing ACH transactions and coordinating routine check disbursements.

- Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage a high volume of invoices while minimizing errors.

- Proficiency using accounting systems and standard office software to track, process, and document payable activity.

- Effective communication skills for interacting with vendors and cross-functional internal teams.

- Ability to prioritize deadlines, stay organized, and work independently in a contract-based role.

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