Accounts Payable Specialist

Description

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to support a busy organization in Chattanooga, Tennessee. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for someone who is highly organized, comfortable managing invoice workflows, and able to contribute in a fast-paced on-site environment. The person in this role will help maintain timely payment operations while providing dependable day-to-day support to the accounts payable team.

Responsibilities:

- Process accounts payable transactions accurately in ERP system and ensure invoices move through the system in a timely manner.

- Review invoice details, assign appropriate account codes, and verify supporting documentation before payment processing.

- Assist the team with invoice backlogs and provide additional support when payment volumes increase.

- Prepare and support payment activities, including ACH transactions and check run coordination.

- Monitor workload levels proactively and communicate with leadership when additional assignments can be taken on.

- Partner with internal team members to help keep vendor payments organized, current, and aligned with established procedures.

Requirements

+ AS in Accounting and Finance preferred

+ 2-3 years proven Accounts Payable experience required

+ Intermediate to Advance Microsoft Excel skills

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Experience with ERP systems (i.e. SAP, Netsuite, Oracle, etc.) wanted

+ Strong experience with tax liabilities and documents

+ Ability to work either independently or collaboratively as needed

+ Strong communication and organizational skills

** All candidates must undergo drug and background screening for consideration

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