Accounts Payable Specialist

Description We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to support a busy finance team in Indianapolis, Indiana. This Long-term Contract position is ideal for someone who brings strong accounts payable expertise, thrives in a deadline-driven setting, and takes pride in accurate, timely payment processing. The role will focus on invoice management, payment coordination, vendor support, and month-end assistance while contributing to ongoing process improvements.

Responsibilities:

- Review incoming invoices to confirm required support is complete and ready for processing.

- Enter and route a large volume of vendor invoices with a high degree of accuracy and timeliness.

- Assign expenses to the correct customer, department, or location based on established coding practices.

- Coordinate weekly payment activity by preparing items for disbursement through checks and electronic methods, including ACH.

- Monitor vendor accounts to help prevent overdue balances and investigate payment-related discrepancies when issues arise.

- Address questions from employees and vendors regarding invoice progress, payment timing, and account status.

- Support continuous improvement efforts and special projects designed to strengthen accounts payable operations and service levels.

- Maintain records for annual 1096 and 1099 reporting, track corporate credit card transactions, and assist with month-end, quarter-end, year-end close, and audit support. Requirements - At least 5 years of experience in accounts payable, including work with invoice coding, payment processing, and account reconciliation.

- Associate's degree or a comparable combination of education and relevant accounting experience.

- Practical experience handling high-volume invoice workflows in a fast-paced business environment.

- Familiarity with invoice automation, invoice capture tools, or similar accounts payable technology is preferred.

- Working knowledge of check runs, ACH payments, and vendor account maintenance.

- Strong attention to detail, sound analytical ability, and a consistent commitment to accuracy.

- Ability to organize competing priorities, communicate effectively, and work both independently and collaboratively to meet deadlines.

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