Accounts Payable Specialist

Description We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to support high-volume invoice processing for a long-term contract opportunity in Virginia. This position focuses on accurate payment handling across inventory and non-inventory purchases while maintaining strong communication with vendors and internal stakeholders. The ideal candidate brings solid accounts payable experience, attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently in a deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities:

- Process a high daily volume of invoices with accuracy and timeliness, maintaining consistent workflow standards.

- Review inventory and non-inventory invoices and match them against purchase orders and receiving documentation to confirm completeness and accuracy.

- Resolve vendor inquiries related to payment status, invoice discrepancies, and account issues in a timely and thorough manner.

- Apply account coding and enter transactions correctly within accounting and ERP systems to support accurate financial records.

- Identify and capture eligible early-payment discounts when beneficial to the business and aligned with payment terms.

- Perform account reconciliations and investigate variances to ensure accounts payable balances remain accurate.

- Support electronic payment activities, including ACH transactions, while following internal controls and approval requirements.

- Assist with audit-related documentation and maintain organized records to support compliance and reporting needs. Requirements - Experience in accounts payable, including work with both inventory and non-inventory invoice processing.

- Proficiency with three-way matching involving purchase orders, receipts, and invoices.

- Ability to manage high-volume processing, including handling approximately 100 invoices per day.

- Working knowledge of account coding, accrual-based accounting principles, and core accounting functions.

- Experience using accounting software and ERP platforms; familiarity with Concur and ADP Financial Services is preferred.

- Strong reconciliation and problem-solving skills with careful attention to detail.

- Effective written and verbal communication skills for responding to vendors and collaborating with internal teams.

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