Accounts Payable Specialist

Job in Jessup, Howard County, Maryland, 20794, USA

Listing for: Creative Financial Staffing

Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-02

Job specializations:

Accounting
Accounting Assistant, Bookkeeper/ Accounting Clerk, Accounting & Finance, Accounts Payable Clerk

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 50000 - 58000 USD Yearly USD 50000.00 58000.00 YEAR

Accounts Payable Specialist - Jessup, MD About the Company & the Accounts Payable Specialist Opportunity:

CFS is partnering with a long-standing client in Jessup, MD, seeking a sharp and reliable Accounts Payable Specialist to join their growing team!
This organization is known for its strong employee tenure, supportive leadership, and a down-to-earth, family-oriented work environment. They offer plenty of room to grow across multiple departments and pride themselves on promoting from within.

Why This Accounts Payable Specialist Role is Exciting:

A stable, well-run company where employees genuinely enjoy coming to work
Growth opportunities across accounting, finance, and operations
A relaxed culture with leadership that values work-life balance
A chance to own the AP function in a high-volume, fast-moving environment

Key Responsibilities of the Accounts Payable Specialist:

Process high-volume vendor invoices accurately and efficiently
Review, verify, and match purchase orders to invoices and receiving documents
Resolve invoice discrepancies by working closely with internal departments and vendors
Prepare and process weekly check runs, ACH payments, and wire transfers
Maintain vendor records and ensure W-9 documentation is complete and up to date
Reconcile vendor statements and research outstanding items
Assist with month-end closing tasks related to accounts payable
Provide excellent customer service to both internal teams and external vendors
Support the accounting department with additional tasks as needed

Qualifications for the Accounts Payable Specialist:

2+ years of accounts payable experience in a high-volume environment
Strong understanding of invoice flow, approvals, debits/credits, and payment processes
Basic Excel skills (sorting, filtering, v-lookup is a plus)
Highly organized with strong attention to detail and accuracy
Excellent communication and problem-solving skills
Ability to work independently and thrive in a fast-paced setting
Must be able to pass a background check and drug screen

Schedule:

Monday-Friday, flexible start time between 7-8 AM (8-hour workday)

Location:

100% in-office, Jessup, MD
Salary: $50,000 - $58,000 depending on experience

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