Accounts Payable Specialist

Description

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to support finance operations in Birmingham, Alabama. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for someone who is highly organized, accurate, and comfortable managing invoice processing and payment activities in a fast-paced environment. The person in this role will help maintain timely vendor payments while supporting day-to-day accounts payable functions with a strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities:

- Process a high volume of vendor invoices and verify that payment information is complete, accurate, and properly documented.

- Assign correct general ledger or account codes to invoices to ensure transactions are recorded appropriately.

- Review invoices for approval status, resolve discrepancies, and follow up with internal teams or vendors when clarification is needed.

- Prepare and support electronic payments, including ACH transactions, in accordance with established schedules and controls.

- Assist with check run activities by organizing payment batches and confirming that disbursements are completed on time.

- Maintain organized accounts payable records and supporting documentation for audit readiness and reporting needs.

- Communicate with vendors regarding payment questions, invoice issues, and account reconciliation matters.

- Contribute to ongoing process support within accounts payable, including updates to workflows or payment procedures when required.

Requirements - Experience working in accounts payable within a detail-focused business environment.

- Working knowledge of invoice coding and account coding practices.

- Familiarity with ACH payments, check processing, and other standard disbursement methods.

- Ability to review financial documents carefully and enter data with a high level of accuracy.

- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and payment deadlines.

- Comfortable communicating with vendors and internal stakeholders to resolve invoice or payment issues.

- Proficiency with common accounting systems and spreadsheet tools used for accounts payable tasks.

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