Accounts Payable Specialist

Description We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to support high-volume invoice processing and payment operations for a team in Haverhill, Massachusetts. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who brings strong attention to detail, sound judgment in account coding, and confidence handling vendor payments through multiple methods. The person in this role will help maintain accurate financial records, ensure timely disbursements, and contribute to a smooth end-to-end accounts payable process.

Responsibilities:

- Process vendor invoices accurately and promptly while reviewing documentation for completeness and compliance.

- Assign proper general ledger coding to invoices and expense items to support accurate financial reporting.

- Perform three-way matching by validating invoices against purchase orders and receiving records before payment approval.

- Prepare and execute ACH transactions and check runs in accordance with established payment schedules.

- Investigate invoice discrepancies, resolve payment issues, and communicate with internal teams or vendors as needed.

- Maintain organized accounts payable records and ensure supporting documents are properly filed for audit readiness.

- Monitor outstanding payables and help ensure all approved obligations are paid within required timelines. Requirements - Hands-on experience working in accounts payable within a fast-paced finance or accounting environment.

- Proven ability to code invoices and allocate charges accurately to the appropriate accounts.

- Familiarity with ACH processing and check payment cycles.

- Experience completing three-way matching for invoices, purchase orders, and receipts.

- Strong attention to detail with the ability to identify discrepancies and follow through on resolution.

- Comfortable using accounting or ERP systems and standard office software for daily transaction processing.

- Effective written and verbal communication skills to coordinate with vendors and internal stakeholders.

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