Accounts Payable Specialist

Accounts Payable Specialist

We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to support day-to-day payment operations for a Long-term Contract position based in New York, New York. This role is ideal for someone who brings strong attention to detail, accuracy in invoice handling, and confidence working with vendor payments. The successful candidate will help maintain organized financial records, process transactions efficiently, and contribute to a smooth accounts payable workflow.

Responsibilities:

• Review incoming invoices for accuracy, proper support, and readiness for payment processing.
• Assign appropriate general ledger or expense codes to invoices in accordance with accounting guidelines.
• Enter and validate invoice details in the accounting system with a high level of precision.
• Prepare and process ACH payments while ensuring transactions are completed on schedule.
• Coordinate regular check runs and confirm payments are issued correctly and on time.
• Communicate with vendors and internal teams to resolve invoice discrepancies, payment questions, and outstanding issues.
• Maintain complete and organized accounts payable documentation for audit and recordkeeping purposes.