Accounts Payable Specialist

Description

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to support a large company in Chattanooga, Tennessee. This Contract position offers a part-time schedule of approximately 30 hours per week. The person in this role will manage invoice processing, payment activity, and account coding with a strong emphasis on accurate three-way matching. Candidates who have worked in logistics or manufacturing environments will be especially well suited for this opportunity.

* Please note-- this is an in-office position in Chattanooga
* Responsibilities:

- Review and process vendor invoices with close attention to accuracy, coding, and approval requirements.

- Perform three-way matching by verifying invoices against purchase orders and receiving documentation before payment is issued.

- Assign general ledger or account codes appropriately to support accurate financial tracking and reporting.

- Prepare and execute payment activities, including ACH transactions and scheduled check runs, in line with company procedures.

- Investigate invoice discrepancies, resolve variances with internal teams and vendors, and ensure timely completion of open items.

- Maintain organized accounts payable records and documentation to support audit readiness and efficient retrieval.

- Work within accounting software systems to enter, update, and monitor payable transactions.

- Coordinate effectively with purchasing, receiving, and operations teams to ensure invoice details align with goods and services received.

Please complete an application and call  for immediate consideration!

Requirements

- At least 3 years of experience in accounts payable or a closely related accounting support role.

- Demonstrated expertise in three-way matching within a high-volume invoice processing environment.

- Practical experience with invoice coding, account coding, ACH payments, and check run administration.

- Strong attention to detail and the ability to identify and resolve discrepancies efficiently.

- Background in logistics, manufacturing, or a similar operational setting is preferred.

- Proficiency with accounting systems; large-scale ERP system experience preferred.

- Ability to manage a part-time workload of approximately 30 hours per week on a consistent schedule.

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

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