Accounts Payable Specialist

Description We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to support a high-volume finance operation in Laytonsville, Maryland. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment and can manage the full accounts payable cycle with accuracy and consistency. The position focuses on timely invoice processing, vendor account reconciliation, and payment execution while maintaining strong attention to detail.

Responsibilities:

- Process the complete accounts payable cycle, handling a high weekly volume of invoices with precision and efficiency.

- Review and assign proper general ledger coding to invoices to ensure accurate financial records.

- Prepare and manage ACH payments and check runs in accordance with established payment schedules.

- Reconcile vendor statements, investigate discrepancies, and resolve outstanding issues in a timely manner.

- Maintain organized payment documentation and supporting records for audit readiness and internal tracking.

- Communicate with vendors and internal teams to address invoice questions, payment status updates, and account concerns.

- Use JD Edwards Enterprise One to enter, track, and manage accounts payable transactions and related data. Requirements - Demonstrated experience managing full-cycle accounts payable responsibilities in a high-volume setting.

- Strong knowledge of invoice coding, account coding, and payment processing procedures.

- Hands-on experience with ACH transactions and check run coordination.

- Ability to reconcile vendor statements and identify discrepancies accurately.

- Proficiency using JD Edwards Enterprise One or a comparable ERP system.

- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to prioritize deadlines and maintain accuracy.

- Strong communication skills for working effectively with vendors and internal stakeholders.

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