Accounts Payable Specialist

Description We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a team in Memphis, Tennessee in a Contract to Permanent capacity. This position focuses on the full payment processing cycle and requires a detail-oriented individual who can manage high-volume transactions with accuracy and consistency. The role is based on-site during training and supports a fast-moving accounts payable environment where strong communication and dependable execution are essential.

Responsibilities:

- Manage the complete payment workflow from initiation through final processing, ensuring each transaction is handled accurately and on schedule.

- Execute daily payment runs in alignment with the established disbursement calendar and business deadlines.

- Compare processed payments against bank activity and system records to identify and resolve discrepancies promptly.

- Verify that transactions are recorded correctly in People Soft and investigate posting issues that could affect financial accuracy.

- Support invoice coding and payment activities across accounts payable operations while maintaining organized documentation.

- Use Excel tools such as pivot tables and VLOOKUP to analyze payment data, validate records, and prepare reconciliations.

- Communicate clearly with internal stakeholders to address payment questions, clarify exceptions, and keep work moving efficiently. Requirements - Hands-on experience in accounts payable with a strong focus on payment processing activities.

- Familiarity with ACH transactions and related payment procedures.

- Ability to reconcile payment records across bank statements and accounting systems with a high level of accuracy.

- Experience coding invoices and supporting day-to-day AP transactions.

- Working knowledge of Excel, including pivot tables and VLOOKUP functions.

- Exposure to People Soft is preferred, though comparable ERP system experience will also be considered.

- Strong written and verbal communication skills and the ability to work effectively in an on-site team environment.

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