AP Specialist

Position Title: Accounts Payable Specialist

Location: Columbia, MD (On-site)

Assignment Type: Temporary (3-month contract, with potential to convert)

Compensation: $25.00 per hour

Work Schedule: Monday – Friday, 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Benefits:

This position is eligible for Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k).

We are seeking an Accounts Payable Specialist to support a short-term data cleanup and system support initiative for a fast-paced organization. This role will focus on reviewing and correcting vendor master data, assisting with system validation, and supporting the AP team during a high-volume project. The ideal candidate is highly detail-oriented, Excel-proficient, and comfortable working in a project-driven environment with tight deadlines.

Key Responsibilities Include:

• Review and correct vendor names, addresses, and master data within the accounts payable system
• Ensure vendor information is accurate, consistent, and compliant across systems
• Assist with data validation during the implementation of new AP automation software
• Identify discrepancies and collaborate with internal teams to resolve data issues
• Maintain clear documentation of data updates and changes
• Support the AP team with ad hoc cleanup, reconciliation, and project-related tasks
• Work efficiently in a fast-paced environment with high attention to detail

• 1+ year of Accounts Payable or related accounting experience
• Strong understanding of basic invoice review and AP processes
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, sorting, and filtering
• High attention to detail and strong data accuracy skills
• Comfortable learning new systems and adapting to evolving technology
  
  Experience with vendor master file maintenance preferred
• Ability to stay organized and focused in a project-based role

EEO Statement:

Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.