Accounts Payable Specialist Chattanooga, TN

Accounts Payable Specialist

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.

This is an in-office position in Chattanooga.

• 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.