Accounts Payable Specialist

Description We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to support day-to-day invoice processing and payment activities for a busy finance team in Charlotte, North Carolina. This contract opportunity with potential for a permanent role is ideal for someone who brings strong attention to detail, accuracy in coding, and confidence handling high-volume payable workflows. The role will contribute to timely vendor payments, organized records, and smooth coordination across accounting operations.

Responsibilities:

- Review incoming invoices for accuracy, completeness, and proper approval before entering them into the payable workflow

- Assign correct general ledger or account codes to invoices to maintain accurate financial records and reporting

- Process vendor payments through ACH transactions and check runs in accordance with established payment schedules

- Investigate and resolve invoice discrepancies by working with internal stakeholders and external vendors

- Maintain organized documentation for invoices, payment activity, and supporting records to ensure audit readiness

- Monitor payment deadlines to help avoid delays, duplicate payments, and missed obligations

- Reconcile payable activity and assist with identifying outstanding items that require follow-up Requirements - Experience supporting accounts payable functions in an accounting or finance environment

- Working knowledge of invoice review, account coding, and payable data entry procedures

- Hands-on experience processing ACH payments and coordinating check runs

- Strong attention to detail with the ability to manage transactions accurately and efficiently

- Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced setting

- Clear communication skills for interacting with vendors and internal departments

- Proficiency with accounting systems and standard office software, including spreadsheet tools

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