Accounts Payable Specialist

Our client is an organization in the Madison area looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist
. Our client is looking for someone with strong attention to detail, the ability to work independently, and experience working in a fast-paced accounting environment. This individual will play an important role in supporting high-volume accounts payable operations and ensuring vendor payments are processed accurately and timely.

The compensation range for this position is $24–28/hour
.

The Accounts Payable Specialist will be responsible for, but not limited to, the following:

• Process a high volume of accounts payable transactions accurately and efficiently.
• Review invoices for accuracy, appropriate documentation, and required approvals prior to processing.
• Match invoices with supporting documentation and ensure transactions are properly recorded within the accounting system.
• Match checks to corresponding invoices and prepare payments for distribution.
• Coordinate the printing, preparation, and mailing of vendor payments.
• Maintain accurate and organized accounts payable records and supporting documentation.
• Research and resolve invoice discrepancies, payment questions, and other accounts payable issues.
• Communicate with vendors and internal departments to obtain missing information and resolve outstanding items.
• Assist with vendor account maintenance and respond to payment-related inquiries.
• Support accounts payable reconciliations and other accounting activities as needed.
• Ensure invoices and payments are processed in accordance with established policies, procedures, and deadlines.
• Proactively identify issues and ask questions when additional information or clarification is needed.
• Provide additional accounting and administrative support as assigned.

The Accounts Payable Specialist will possess the following:

• Associate or bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field or a minimum of two (2) years of recent, hands‑on accounts payable experience in a professional accounting environment.
• Experience processing high‑volume accounts payable transactions preferred.
• Strong attention to detail with a high level of accuracy.
• Self‑motivated with the ability to work independently and take ownership of assigned responsibilities.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills with the ability to manage repetitive, deadline‑driven work efficiently.
• Good analytical and problem‑solving skills with the willingness to research discrepancies and ask questions when needed.
• Experience working with accounting or ERP systems and proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with vendors and internal teams.
• Dependable, team‑oriented professional with the ability to adapt to changing priorities.

The compensation philosophy reflects the Company's reasonable expectation at the time of posting. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of factors including, but not limited to, skills, experience level, and overall qualifications. This role may also be eligible to participate in company-sponsored benefit and incentive programs, subject to the rules governing those programs.