Accounts Payable Specialist

Accounts Payable Specialist

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to support an organization in Glen Burnie, Maryland. This Contract position is ideal for someone with a solid foundation in accounts payable who can investigate invoice issues, maintain accurate vendor records, and help keep payment activity on schedule. The person in this role will work with limited supervision, apply sound accounting judgment, and contribute to timely, accurate processing across the payables function.

Responsibilities:

• Investigate invoice exceptions by reviewing quantity issues, pricing variances, shortages, overages, and receiving mismatches so payments can be processed accurately.
• Handle debit and credit activity within the accounts payable process and ensure related transactions are recorded correctly.
• Review vendor account balances to identify open credits and take appropriate action to clear or apply them.
• Examine supplier statements, match credits against corresponding debits, and follow up on unapplied or unclear items.
• Update vendor information as needed and communicate required changes.
• Perform routine data entry to support invoice handling, account updates, and payment-related documentation.
• Communicate with vendors and internal colleagues clearly and accurately when addressing payment questions or account concerns.
• Support additional accounts payable tasks and administrative duties as assigned to meet departmental deadlines.