Accounts Payable Specialist

Location: Liverpool

Description We are looking for an Accounts Payable Specialist to join a vending organization in Liverpool, New York in a contract-to-permanent position. This opportunity is ideal for someone who thrives in a high-volume environment and takes pride in maintaining accurate, timely payment activity across a broad vendor base. The role will focus on invoice processing, payment execution, account verification, and issue resolution while supporting efficient day-to-day financial operations.

Responsibilities:

- Process vendor invoices and payment transactions in Microsoft Great Plains and related accounting systems with a high level of accuracy.

- Manage accounts payable activity for a large portfolio of vendors, ensuring records remain organized and up to date.

- Review invoices for proper coding and approval, then schedule payments to meet established deadlines.

- Investigate and resolve billing differences, payment issues, and other discrepancies in coordination with vendors and internal partners.

- Examine vendor statements regularly to identify outstanding items, missing invoices, or unmatched transactions.

- Maintain accurate supplier account details, including remit-to information and other payment-related records.

- Support ACH activity, check runs, and other disbursement processes in accordance with company procedures.

- Recommend practical improvements that increase efficiency, strengthen accuracy, and streamline accounts payable workflows. Requirements - Prior experience in accounts payable, including high-volume invoice and payment processing.

- Working knowledge of account coding, invoice review, and general AP reconciliation practices.

- Experience handling ACH payments, check runs, and other standard disbursement methods.

- Proficiency with Microsoft Great Plains and familiarity with related accounting software.

- Ability to manage a large number of vendor accounts while maintaining strong attention to detail.

- Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to research and resolve invoice or payment discrepancies.

- Effective communication skills for working with vendors and internal teams on account-related matters.

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