Accounts Payable Specialist

Description We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a large food service organization in New York, New York. This Long-term Contract opportunity is ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced accounting environment and can maintain accuracy while handling a high volume of payables activity. The role focuses on invoice review, vendor support, reconciliations, and day-to-day accounts payable operations, with the possibility of extended employment based on business needs.

Responsibilities:

- Process a large volume of invoices with careful review of supporting documentation, coding, and approvals.

- Maintain positive communication with vendors by resolving payment questions, researching discrepancies, and ensuring timely follow-up.

- Assign proper general ledger coding and verify account details before submitting transactions for payment.

- Reconcile accounts payable records and assist with bank account reconciliations to support accurate financial reporting.

- Monitor outstanding items, investigate variances, and help clear exceptions in a timely manner.

- Support daily accounts payable workflows within accounting systems such as Microsoft Dynamics 365 or Net Suite.

- Partner with the manager and internal teams on special projects and other assigned accounting tasks.

- Help improve the accuracy and consistency of payables documentation, records, and related processes. Requirements - At least 2 years of experience in accounts payable or a closely related accounting support role.

- Proven ability to process invoices in a high-volume environment with strong attention to detail.

- Experience with invoice coding and a solid understanding of general ledger account structure.

- Background in account reconciliation, including support for bank reconciliations.

- Ability to build and manage effective vendor relationships through clear and detail-oriented communication.

- Experience using accounting systems such as Microsoft Dynamics 365, Net Suite, or similar ERP platforms.

- Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

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