Accounts Payable Specialist

Description We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to support daily payables operations for a Contract position based in Louisville, Kentucky. This role focuses on accurate invoice processing, payment coordination, and maintaining organized financial records in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate brings strong attention to detail, sound judgment with coding and approvals, and the ability to keep vendor payments moving efficiently.

Responsibilities:

- Review incoming invoices for accuracy, assign the appropriate account codes, and prepare them for timely processing.

- Manage day-to-day accounts payable activities to help ensure vendors are paid correctly and within established deadlines.

- Process ACH payments and assist with scheduled check runs while maintaining proper documentation for each transaction.

- Reconcile payable records, investigate discrepancies, and work with internal teams or vendors to resolve outstanding issues.

- Maintain organized files and supporting records for invoices, payment activity, and related financial documentation.

- Monitor payment schedules and priorities to support smooth cash disbursement operations and consistent workflow.

- Communicate professionally with vendors and internal stakeholders regarding invoice status, payment questions, and account details. Requirements - Experience performing accounts payable duties in a detail-focused business environment.

- Working knowledge of invoice coding and general ledger account assignment.

- Hands-on experience processing ACH transactions and supporting check payment cycles.

- Strong accuracy and attention to detail when reviewing financial documents and payment information.

- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a high-volume setting.

- Proficiency with standard accounting systems and Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel.

- Effective written and verbal communication skills for interacting with vendors and internal teams.

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