Accounts Payable Specialist

Accounts Payable Specialist

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to support a manufacturing organization on the NE side of Indianapolis. This long-term contract position is ideal for someone who is detail oriented and can manage invoice processing with precision, maintain timely vendor payments, and contribute to a well-organized accounting operation. The role offers the opportunity to work in a fast-moving environment while partnering with internal teams to keep payables activities accurate, compliant, and on schedule.

Responsibilities:

• Manage end-to-end accounts payable activities, ensuring invoices are reviewed, entered, and paid within established timelines.
• Verify billing details against purchase orders and receiving records to confirm accuracy before processing.
• Assign correct general ledger coding to invoices and maintain consistency with accounting policies.
• Prepare recurring payment batches, including checks, ACH transactions, and wire payments, with careful attention to deadlines.
• Reconcile supplier statements, investigate variances, and work through payment or documentation issues to resolution.
• Maintain organized vendor files and update account information to support compliance and accurate recordkeeping.
• Communicate with vendors and internal departments to address payment questions, missing paperwork, and purchasing-related discrepancies.
• Assist with month-end accounting tasks by supporting accrual preparation and providing accounts payable documentation as needed.
• Supply audit support materials and help ensure payable records are complete, accessible, and accurate.