Accounts Payable Specialist Job in Lewiston, ME

Accounts Payable Specialist

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to support a banking organization in Lewiston, Maine on a Contract basis. This role focuses on accurate invoice processing, payment coordination, and account coding while helping maintain timely and well-documented financial operations. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, sound judgment in handling payable transactions, and the ability to work efficiently in a deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities:

• Review incoming invoices for accuracy, assign the appropriate general ledger codes, and prepare items for payment processing.
• Manage day-to-day accounts payable activities, ensuring transactions are recorded correctly and completed within established timelines.
• Process ACH payments and assist with scheduled check runs to support timely disbursement to vendors and partners.
• Investigate discrepancies related to invoices, payment amounts, or coding issues and work with internal contacts to resolve them promptly.
• Maintain organized payment records and supporting documentation to promote accuracy, audit readiness, and compliance with company standards.
• Reconcile payable information against internal records and identify exceptions that require follow-up or correction.
• Communicate with vendors and cross-functional teams regarding payment status, documentation needs, and account questions.