Accounts Payable Specialist Baton Rouge, LA

Accounts Payable Specialist

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a wholesale distribution team in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for someone who brings strong attention to detail, accuracy in invoice processing, and confidence working in a high-volume payables environment. The person in this role will help keep vendor payments organized, timely, and properly documented while supporting day-to-day financial operations.

Responsibilities:

• Review incoming invoices for accuracy, assign the appropriate general ledger coding, and prepare them for timely processing.
• Manage accounts payable activities from receipt through payment, ensuring vendor obligations are handled in an organized and efficient manner.
• Process ACH transactions and support scheduled payment activity in accordance with established approval procedures.
• Coordinate check runs, verify payment details, and help maintain accurate disbursement records.
• Investigate invoice discrepancies by working with internal teams and vendors to resolve coding, pricing, or approval issues.
• Maintain complete and well-organized accounts payable documentation to support audits, reporting, and internal controls.
• Reconcile payable records and assist with routine account reviews to confirm balances and payment status are correct.