Accounts Payable Specialist Columbia, MD
Listed on 2026-07-15
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Accounting
Accounting Assistant, Bookkeeper/ Accounting Clerk, Accounts Payable Clerk, Accounts Receivable/ Collections
Accounts Payable Specialist
We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to provide hands-on support for a high-volume accounting environment in Columbia, Maryland. This long-term contract position is ideal for someone who thrives in detailed, fast-moving work and can confidently manage invoice processing with strong accuracy and follow-through. The role will focus on payables, manual matching, and inventory-based transactions, while also contributing ideas to improve efficiency across established accounting processes.
Responsibilities:
• Process accounts payable transactions with careful attention to accuracy, timeliness, and proper documentation.
• Review inventory invoices, ensuring charges align with purchase orders, receipts, and supporting records.
• Perform detailed three-way matching for inventory purchases, including transactions that require manual reconciliation.
• Apply correct account coding to invoices and confirm expenses are recorded in the appropriate categories.
• Support check run activities and help maintain an organized payment schedule for vendors.
• Use accounting systems and AP tools to enter, track, and validate invoice activity.
• Partner with the accounting team to identify opportunities for process improvement, including workflow streamlining and greater automation.
• Capture operational knowledge during onboarding to help maintain continuity and support day-to-day AP operations.
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