Accounts Payable Specialist

Description We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a chemicals manufacturing organization in Glen Allen, Virginia. This onsite opportunity is a contract position with potential for a permanent role, suited for someone who thrives in a fast-paced accounting environment and can manage a large volume of invoices with accuracy. The ideal candidate will bring strong accounts payable expertise, solid attention to detail, and hands-on experience working in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.

Responsibilities:

- Process a high volume of vendor invoices accurately and in a timely manner while maintaining compliance with company procedures.

- Review and assign proper general ledger coding to invoices to support accurate financial reporting.

- Manage full-cycle accounts payable activities, including invoice entry, payment preparation, and record maintenance.

- Coordinate ACH payments and support scheduled check runs to ensure vendors are paid according to terms.

- Reconcile invoice and payment discrepancies by working with internal teams and external vendors to resolve issues promptly.

- Maintain organized accounts payable documentation and ensure records are complete for audit and reporting purposes.

- Use Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central to enter, track, and monitor accounts payable transactions.

- Support ongoing process improvements within the accounts payable function while maintaining daily operational accuracy. Requirements - Demonstrated experience in accounts payable, preferably in a high-volume processing environment.

- Strong background in invoice coding and account coding with consistent attention to detail.

- Practical experience handling ACH transactions and preparing check runs.

- Proficiency with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central or closely related ERP systems.

- Ability to work onsite in Glen Allen, Virginia.

- Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities under deadlines.

- Effective written and verbal communication skills for interacting with vendors and internal stakeholders.

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